Karvol Decongestant Capsules

Capsule

For the symptomatic relief of colds in the head and the symptomatic rapid relief of nasal congestion.

For inhalation.

Snip tip off capsule carefully, pointing top downwards and away from the face.

For Older Children and Adults:

Nightime: Dab contents of one capsule on to bedding or handkerchief nearby but avoiding direct skin contact.

Daytime: Squeeze contents of one capsule on to a tissue or into a pint of hot water and inhale the vapour freely.

For Young Children:

Dab contents of one capsule on to a handkerchief tied down securely in the vicinity, but out of reach of the child.

Elderly:

There is no need to modify the administration of this preparation for use by the elderly.

Children Under 3 Months:

Not recommended for children under 3 months of age.

Children under 3 months of age.

Avoid contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin.

If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not take internally.

No clinically significant interactions known.

The safety of Karvol in pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but is not expected to constitute a hazard.

No adverse effects known.

No side effects would be anticipated.

Symptoms of overdose may included nausea, vomiting, colic, headache, dizziness, a feeling of warmth, delirium, muscle twitching, epileptiform convulsions, depressed respiration, CNS depression and coma. Initial treatment consists of emptying the stomach by lavage and aspiration. Administer a saline laxative such as sodium sulphate and activated charcoal by mouth. Convulsions may be controlled with diazepam or thiopental sodium.

Menthol, Chlorobutanol, Pine Oil and Terpineol are volatile substances and are thought to produce an irritant effect on the respiratory tract, possibly via a nasal/pulmonary arc.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

PEG – 20 Stearate

Cinnamon Oil

Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)

Polyethylene Glycol 400 (Macrogol)

Triacetin

Not applicable.

36 months.

Do not store above 25°C.

A capsule contained in a 200 or 250 Fm PVC or 200 or 250 Fm PVC/40 gsm PVDC blister, heat sealed to aluminium foil. Packs of either 1, 2(stencilled card), 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32 or 36 capsules in a printed carton.

An amber glass bottle having a thermoset plastic screw cap containing 500 capsules.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Not applicable.

Crookes Healthcare Limited

1 Thane Road West

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

United Kingdom

PL 0327/5914R

16 June 1989 / 24 February 1995

11/09/2007