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Patient Information Leaflet last updated on the eMC: 18/08/2008
PIL Boots Vapour Inhalant Oil

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Boots Vapour Inhalant Oil

Relieves blocked noses and stuffiness

10 ml e

Read all of this carton for full instructions.

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What this medicine is for

This medicine contains a combination of volatile oils, which act to relieve nasal congestion. It can be used for the relief of blocked noses and stuffiness.

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Before you use this medicine

Do not use:

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Avoid contact with the skin for long periods of time.

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How to use this medicine

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

For inhalation only.

Do not swallow.

Put one or two drops on a tissue or a handkerchief and inhale the vapour, or add the drops to a pint of water and inhale the vapour.

Age How much How often
Adults and children of 2 years and over One or two drops When you need to

Do not use for children under 2 years.

If symptoms do not go away within 3 days, talk to your doctor.

If anyone accidentally swallows some:

Talk to a doctor.

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Possible side effects

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

  • Rarely, an allergic reaction (skin rash, red, itchy skin)

If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

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

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

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Active ingredient

This inhalant oil contains Eucalyptus Oil 50% w/w, Levomenthol 35% w/w, Peppermint Oil 10% w/w, Racemic Camphor 1% w/w.

Also contains: methyl salicylate.

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PL 00014/0336

Text prepared 3/07

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

BTC14896 vE 11/07/08



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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   peppermint oil
   eucalyptus oil
   levomenthol
   racemic camphor