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Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray

Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray consists of a mucous membrane decongestant solution with the active ingredient naphazolin, which rapidly causes a decrease in excessive secretion and relieves the bothersome signs (symptoms) of the common cold.

Application

WAS IS LUUF NAPHAZOLINE COMPOSITUM NOSE SPRAY AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray consists of a mucous membrane decongestant solution with the active ingredient naphazolin, which rapidly causes a decrease in excessive secretion and relieves the bothersome signs (symptoms) of the common cold.

Diphenhydramine has an irritation-dampening, local anaesthetic and anti-allergic effect on the mucous membrane. The unpleasant sneezing sensation is inhibited and nasal breathing is free again. The decongestion of the mucous membrane also facilitates the drainage of secretions from the sinuses and thus promotes the healing of an inflammation.

Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray is used: to treat rhinitis and acute signs of hay fever.
In the case of sinusitis caused by allergies, your doctor may prescribe Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray. However, if this condition is suspected, always seek the advice of your doctor first.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 5 days, contact your

.

How is it applied?

WAS IS LUUF NAPHAZOLINE COMPOSITUM NOSE SPRAY AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray consists of a mucous membrane decongestant solution with the active ingredient naphazolin, which rapidly causes a decrease in excessive secretion and relieves the bothersome signs (symptoms) of the common cold.

Diphenhydramine has an irritation-dampening, local anaesthetic and anti-allergic effect on the mucous membrane. The unpleasant sneezing sensation is inhibited and nasal breathing is free again. The decongestion of the mucous membrane also facilitates the drainage of secretions from the sinuses and thus promotes the healing of an inflammation.

Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray is used: to treat rhinitis and acute signs of hay fever.
In the case of sinusitis caused by allergies, your doctor may prescribe Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray. However, if this condition is suspected, always seek the advice of your doctor first.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 5 days, contact your

.

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

Physician.2. WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BEFORE USING LUUF NAPHAZOLIN COMPOSITUM NOSAL SPRAY ?

Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray must not be used,
- in children under 12 years of age,
- if you are allergic to diphenhydramine, naphazolin or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6.
- in inflammation and atrophy of the nasal mucosa associated with dryness, crusting and ulceration (rhinitis sicca and rhinitis atrophicans),
- if you have glaucoma,
- after operations on the pituitary gland or after surgical interventions.
- during and up to 10 days after treatment with certain non-herbal medicines for depression,
- by patients with epilepsy,
- in patients with bronchial asthma or other respiratory diseases associated with marked hypersensitivity of the airways. Inhalation of Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray here may cause shortness of breath or trigger an asthma attack,

Warnings and Precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray

- if you experience an increased reaction (e.g.B. insomnia, dizziness) to vasoconstrictors,
- patients with heart disease (such as rapid heartbeat, arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, heart failure).heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease), dilatation of the blood vessels, arteriosclerosis, circulatory disorders in the limbsPeople suffering from vascular diseases, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, hyperthyroidism, tumours of the adrenal medulla (pheochromocytoma) or prostate enlargement should only use Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray cautiously and in low doses because of the risk of general vasoconstriction.

With prolonged use and overdose of mucosal decongestants, the nasal mucosa may dry out and become damaged or the nasal mucosa may swell persistently as a counter-reaction after discontinuation ("rebound phenomenon"). These reactions can in turn make nasal breathing more difficult and lead to incorrect long-term use of the medication.

Prolonged use can also lead to medication-induced swelling of the nasal mucosa ("rhinitis medicamentosa"), which is very similar in its symptoms to a cold.

Please talk to your doctor if pregnancy occurs or if you want to breastfeed.

Use of Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray with other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or do not intend to take/use any other medicines.

- Simultaneous treatment with certain medicines for depression (MAO-
inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants) should be avoided as an increase in blood pressure
may occur (see "Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray must not be used").
- An increase in effect occurs with simultaneous use of medicines against
Morbus Parkinson (trihexyphenidyl) and depression (MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants) as well as medicines to support the circulation (adrenaline and noradrenaline).
- A reduction in effect occurs when taking
- some medicines for gout or rheumatism/pain
- medicines for cardiac arrhythmias
- substances that reduce the clotting of the blood (coumarin preparations such as Marcoumar or Sintrom)
- medicines for fungal infections
.br>- Medicines against fungal infections
- Cortisone
- Sleeping pills, anaesthetics
- A possibly occurring depressant effect on the central nervous system can be intensified by alcohol, sleeping pills, sedatives, certain anaesthetics and painkillers.
- Also, if medicines for high blood pressure (alpha and beta receptor blockers) are taken at the same time, interactions may occur.

Use of Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray with food and drinks
.drinks
The simultaneous intake of food and drink does not affect the effect of Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

As the safe use of Naphazolin compositum nasal spray during pregnancy and breast-feeding has not yet been established, it should not be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
If pregnancy occurs, please inform your doctor immediately.

Driving and ability to operate machinery
Caution: this medicinal product may impair the ability to react and drive.
Even when Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray is used as directed, the ability to drive and operate machinery may be impaired due to the sedative effect of diphenhydramine.

If used too frequently or in overdose (see also "Side effects"), an impairment of the ability to react cannot be ruled out; centrally depressant medicines or alcohol used at the same time may increase the impairment. In this case, take care when operating machinery and driving.

Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray contains menthol and camphor and must therefore not be used in patients with bronchial asthma or other respiratory diseases associated with pronounced hypersensitivity of the airways. Inhalation of Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray here may cause bronchial spasms.

Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray contains benzalkonium chloride, which may cause local
skin irritation.

How should the medicine be taken?

HOW TO USE LUUF NAPHAZOLIN COMPOSITUM NASENSPRAY Use?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as agreed with your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:
The usual dosage is for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over: 1-2 sprays in each nostril, up to 4x daily. There should be an interval of approx.
3 hours between each application.

Children:
Luuf Naohazolin compositum nasal spray must not be used in children under 12 years of age (see Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray must not be used.)

Type and duration of use:

Please blow your nose before using Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray. Remove the protective cap. Before using for the first time, hold the bottle with the opening facing upwards and operate the pump several times until an even spray is produced (1). The nasal spray is then ready for use.
Insert the spray opening vertically into each nostril and operate the pump 1-2 times (2).
You will achieve the best distribution of the spray mist if you draw in the air slightly through your nose at the same time. For reasons of hygiene and to avoid infections, it is advised that each dosing spray should only ever be used by one and the same person.

Do not use for more than 5 days without a doctor's instructions. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not quite sure.
If symptoms persist or if the expected effect of use does not occur, please seek medical advice.
Prolonged uninterrupted use may lead to symptoms of habituation (see Warnings and Precautions).

If you have used
a larger amount of Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray than you should.
If you have mistakenly sprayed too much or too often and your condition worsens as a result, stop using Luuf Naphazolin compositum nasal spray immediately and contact a doctor. Please also read the chapter "Side effects". Especially children can be at risk in such a case.

In case of overdose or too rapid repeated use, and especially in case of accidental swallowing, the following symptoms may occur: Drying of the nasal mucosa, often followed by renewed swelling and persistent rhinitis, tiredness, dizziness, drop in body temperature, sweating, change in pulse rate, restlessness, nausea, convulsions and even coma.
Especially in children, these symptoms have been observed with too high a dosage and/or too frequent use. A drop in blood pressure may occur after temporary high blood pressure.

Note to doctor: Information on overdosage is given at the end of this leaflet.

If you forget to use Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal SprayDo not use twice the amount if you have forgotten to use Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray once before. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

What are the possible side effects?

HOW TO STORE LUUF NAPHAZOLIN COMPOSITUM NOSE SPRAY HOW TO STORE?

Do not store Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray above 25°C.

Once the vial has been opened, do not use Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray for longer than
6 months.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

You must not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the vial and outer carton after "Use by:".

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

HOW TO STORE LUUF NAPHAZOLIN COMPOSITUM NOSE SPRAY HOW TO STORE?

Do not store Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray above 25°C.

Once the vial has been opened, do not use Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray for longer than
6 months.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

You must not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the vial and outer carton after ,,Use by:".

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

PACKAGE CONTENTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

What Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray contains

The active ingredients are: Naphazoline hydrochloride, diphenhydramine hydrochloride

1 ml nasal spray contains 1.0 mg naphazoline hydrochloride, 1.0 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride and 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride (preservative)

1 spray = approx. 0.07 ml

The other ingredients are:
Benzalkonium chloride (preservative), polysorbate80, sodium chloride, menthol, camphor, essential oil of eucalyptus leaves and nutmeg, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, disodium phosphate, purified water

What Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray looks like and contents of the pack
Luuf Naphazolin compositum Nasal Spray is a colourless solution for spraying into the nose.

LUUF Naphazolin compositum nasal spray is available in the following packagings:
White plastic vial of 15 ml with pump and plastic nebuliser orAmber glass dropper bottle of 15 ml with pump and plastic nebuliser

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