Respibien Adult 15 ml

It is a nasal decongestant containing oxymetazoline, which belongs to the group of sympathomimetics. Oxymetazoline causes constriction of the blood vessels in the nose, decongesting the nasal mucosa.

It is indicated for the local and temporary relief of nasal congestion in adults and children over 6 years of age.

During pregnancy and lactation, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

The guideline for adults and children over 6 years of age would be 1 spray in each nostril a maximum of 2 times a day. Clean the applicator thoroughly after each use.

Do not use Respibien:

• In children under 6 years of age.

• If you are allergic to oxymetazoline hydrochloride or any of the ingredients of this medicine.

• If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, dry rhinitis, asthma or acute heart disease.

• If you are taking, or have taken in the last 2 weeks, MAO inhibitor medicines.

• If you have recently had head surgery.

Respibien may cause side effects, as with all medicines:

• The most common are: dryness, itching, irritation of the nose, mouth and throat and sneezing.

• Less frequent: anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, hallucinations, tremors, fatigue, irritability and sleep disorders in children. Tachycardia, palpitations, increased blood pressure. Headache, nausea, rash, inflammation of the nasal mucosa and visual disturbances.

Excessive or continued use of this medicine may lead to rebound nasal congestion.

The active substance in Respibien is oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Each ml contains 0.5 mg oxymetazoline hydrochloride (65 micrograms per 0.13 ml pulse). The other excipients are: benzalkonium chloride, glycine (E-640), povidone (E-1201), non-crystallisable liquid sorbitol (E-420) and purified water.

Respibien is a widely used medicine for the treatment of nasal congestion, although it is important not to overuse it, as it can produce a rebound effect.

If in doubt, you can consult our team of pharmaceutical experts.

The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this drug at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.