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"What is it used for?  Relieving a blocked nose (nasal congestion), for example associated with colds or nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) such as hayfever.  How does it work? Vicks inhaler contains menthol, camphor and pine needle oil, which have been used traditionally for many years as inhalations for their decongestant effect.  When you inhale the vapours produced by these substances they produce a cooling and decongestant effect in the lining of the nose. Vicks inhaler can be used to ease breathing through a stuffy nose in conditions such as colds, flu and nasal allergies. How do I use it?  Insert the inhaler into one nostril, hold the other nostril closed and inhale deeply. Repeat in the other nostril. You can use Vicks inhaler as often as needed.  Not to be used in  Children under six years of age.  This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeeding Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.  There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.  Side effects Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine.  No side effects have been reported with this medicine.  For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can this medicine affect other medicines? This medicine does not affect other medicines. Last updated 19.02.2012 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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