Galpharm Blocked Nose Relief 12 Capsules x 5 Boxes (60 Capsules)

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Some products may just contain decongestant medicine, but many are sold as "all-in-1" remedies that contain decongestants, painkillers or antihistamines. Decongestant nasal sprays and drops should not be used for more than a week at a time because using them for too long can make your stuffiness worse.

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They work by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in your nose, which helps to open the airways. These medications are available OTC at affordable prices, but that doesn’t always make it easy to choose one that’s best for you. They can help ease the symptoms of conditions such as colds and flu, hay fever and other allergic reactions, catarrh and sinusitis. Decongestants that come as tablets, liquids or powders that you swallow are not recommended if you're breastfeeding. Decongestant medicines do not usually have side effects, and any side effects you may experience are usually mild.If it’s allergies, you’ll probably want a product that contains an antihistamine ingredient like diphenhydramine. Antihistamines target your body’s immune response to allergens like pollen. Antihistamines usually make the person taking them a bit drowsy, so keep in mind, taking them at any time other than bedtime may have you needing a nap.

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You don’t have to take a decongestant as part of your at-home treatment routine. Once your infection clears away or your allergies aren’t triggered, the congestion will clear up on its own. Can or should I take a sinus decongestant for a sinus infection? Decongestants that contain only pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine are more typically recommended for a sinus infection. Decongestants with additional ingredients like antihistamines may suppress your body’s immune response and interfere with your body’s ability to clear the infection. For example, taking decongestants alongside some antidepressants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure. Some stronger medications target multiple symptoms, while others will simply relieve a stuffy nose caused by allergies. Some may make you drowsy, while others might make sleep difficult.More serious side effects can also happen, such as hallucinations and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), but these are very rare. Taking decongestants with other medicines