DON'T BE GETTING SNOTTY WITH ME! (Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray)

Member Name: brianlfc

Product:	Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
Date:	02/10/01 (384 review reads)
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Oh well, the dark, damp and miserable days/nights of winter are nearly upon us, you know all them shivery colds and blocked noses caused by the dreaded influenza or common cold.

I myself suffer terribly from blocked nose/sinuses, mainly due to, well amongst other things, having my nose broken whilst Boxing when I was younger and never getting it fixed, silly me, and believe me its not much fun not being able to breath freely through your nostrils.

So, what can I use to rid me of this miserable condition?

Well, there are several products available in your local Chemist or Supermarket; one being Olbas Oil (to which I have already written an opinion on) and the other is “Vicks Sinex Decongestant and Nasal spray”. Now this stuff is good, I mean very good, it will clear the most stubborn of blockages and leave you feeling snot-free.

Vicks Nasal Spray contains Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride which actually acts as a vasoconstrictor, which in more understandable terms, it helps to reduce any swelling of the nasal membranes, which actually cause the stuffed up feeling you get with blocked noses and will last for up to 8 hours for each dosage.

The nasal spray is very easy to take, its just a case of covering one Nostril, placing the small bottle in the other Nostril and giving it a couple of short and sharp squirts and then breath in deeply through your nostril, the nasal spray will then shoot up your Nostril and start working straight away, the relief is virtually instant, although you may get an unpleasant taste at the back of your throat, as the spray seeps through to your upper throat, don’t worry this taste will disappear as quickly as it appeared. This process can be repeated every 6 to 8 hours, but please make sure you do not use it more than three times in any one day.

Price: A bottle, which contains 20ml of the spray, can be bought for around £2.50 to £3.00 in the shops, although prices may vary dep
ending on where you actually buy it.

Are there any side effects?

I have not personally had anything I’d call a side effect, although after doing a bit of research, the following side effects are possible; constant use may cause swelling of the nasal membranes, the Oxymetazoline may cause stinging, sneezing or dry mouth, and headaches, light headedness and palpations have been reported as possible side effects.

Warnings:

Use with caution with anyone that suffers from any Heart complaints.
Not to be taken orally and avoid any contact with your eyes.
Has not been proven safe to use during Pregnancy.
Should be used with care in cases of Hypertension and Hyperthyroidism.

Ingredients:

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
Benzalkonium Chloride
Menthol
Camphor
Eucalyptol

Summary: I use this very often and find it has an instant but very long-lasting effect on the most stubborn of blocked noses, and can even be used to fend off Runny noses, Sinusitis and even Hay Fever, the initial taste that you get at the back of your throat is a bit unpleasant, but as I have already stated, this taste goes very quickly.

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