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Label for Almus Decongestant Nasal Spray Yellow Card Statement 2015

FRONT OF PACK

® A 0

AUVIUS* •

•••

Decongestant Nasal Spray

Oxymetazoline

Hydrochloride

22ml e

BACK OF PACK

S How to use this medicine

Read and retain carton for full instructions.

Adults and children of 12 years and over: One or two sprays into each nostril every 6-8 hours.

PL 00014/0292

MA Holder: BCM Nottingham NG2 3AA Manufacturer: BCM Ltd, Nottingham. NG2 3AA Almus® is a registered trademark

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Lot:

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ALMUS ARTWORK STATUS BOX

Product Name: Almus Decongestant Nasal Spray Product Licence No: PL00014/0292

Wording Ref: Draft Copy V1, draft issue 3, 25/09/2009, AL0041/B1 Status: Internally Approved

Pack details: PPr bottle with polyethylene plug and elongated nozzle dip tube fitted with

wadless polyethylene cap that fits the elongated nozzel

Pack size: 22ml

Version No: 1

Date issued: 20/01/2015

Reason for change: Submission of A4 text with Yellow Card update to carton

Carton for Almus Decongestant Nasal Spray Yellow Card warning January 2015

FRONT OF PACK (Refer to Brand Principles and readability guideline)

® a 0

AUMUS •

•••

Decongestant Nasal Spray

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Clears nasal congestion

22ml e

BACK OF PACK

Read all of this carton for full instructions.

What this medicine is for

This medicine contains a decongestant, which acts to relieve nasal congestion. It can be used for fast relief of stuffy noses due to head colds and hayfever.

Before you use this medicine

X Do not use:

   If you are allergic to any of the ingredients

   If you have heart or blood vessel disease

   If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or have taken them within the last 14 days

   If you have an overactive thyroid

   If you have glaucoma

   If you are a man with prostate problems

! Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

•    If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Methylhydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

S How to use this medicine

Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the medicine.

Age

How much

How often

Adults and children of 12 years and over

One or two sprays into each nostril

Every 6 to 8 hours.

For use in the nose only.

Do not use for children under 12 years.

Do not use more than the amount recommended above.

Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days, unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.

Carton for Almus Decongestant Nasal Spray Yellow Card warning January 2015 If you use too much: Talk to a doctor.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:

•    Irritation of the nose

•    Dry mouth and throat

•    Return of your symptoms if used for a long time Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store this medicine

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the side panel.

Active ingredients

The spray contains

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% w/v.

Also contains: purified water, disodium phosphate, monosodium phosphate, ethanol, methylhydroxybenzoate (E218), cetrimide, levomenthol, camphor (racemic), eucalyptol.

PL 00014/0292

Text prepared 04/2015

MA holder: The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA Manufacturer: BCM Ltd., Nottingham, NG2 3AA Almus® is a registered trademark If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

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BRAILLE NAME (on back of pack)

Almus Decongestant Nasal Spray

ALMUS ARTWORK STATUS BOX

Product Name: Almus Decongestant Nasal Spray Product Licence No: PL00014/0292

Wording Ref: Draft Copy V1, draft issue 6, 05/02/2010, AL0041/1 Status: Internally Approved

Pack details: PPr bottle with polyethylene plug and elongated nozzle dip tube fitted with wadless polyethylene cap that fits the elongated nozzel Pack size: 22ml Version No: 1

Carton for Almus Decongestant Nasal Spray Yellow Card warning January 2015

Date issued: 16/04/2015

Reason for change: Submission of A4 text with Yellow Card update to carton