Dexa-Rhinaspray®

Metered nasal spray

Patient's Leaflet
For the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Each 9 g vial contains about 125 metered doses. Each metered dose contains:

tramazoline hydrochloride 120 micrograms; dexamethasone 21-isonicotinate 20 micrograms; neomycin sulphate 100 micrograms.

To obtain the best results from your Dexa-Rhinaspray please read this leaflet carefully and follow the simple instructions given. If you are unclear about how to use your Dexa-Rhinaspray ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain.

Use your Dexa-Rhinaspray as often as your doctor tells you. Treatment in children should be supervised by an adult. Dexa-Rhinaspray is not recommended for children under five years.

Method of use

1. Blow the nose.

2. Shake the vial.
3. Remove the dust cap.
4. Insert the applicator into nostril holding the vial upright, as shown in the illustration. Depress the vial once, firmly. Repeat in the other nostril.

5. Replace the dust cap after use.

Cleaning

It is important to clean your aerosol regularly, otherwise it may not work properly. Remove the dust cap and the canister. Wash and clean the nasal applicator and the dust cap in hot soapy water.
Rinse them thoroughly with clean warm water. Dry.

Precautions regarding the use of Dexa-Rhinaspray.

Dexa-Rhinaspray should not be used by people who are hypersensitive or "allergic" to any of the ingredients. It should not be used in infants.

Do not use Dexa-Rhinaspray for longer than your doctor advises you to. A normal treatment course lasts no longer than 14 days.

When using Dexa-Rhinaspray take care not to get any of the spray into your eyes as it may irritate them.
Do not use Dexa-Rhinaspray during pregnancy unless your doctor advises you to.

Discuss any questions you may have about your Dexa-Rhinaspray treatment with your doctor.

Warning

The container is pressurized. Keep it away from heat including the sun. Do not puncture or incinerate it even when it is apparently empty.

PL 0015/5010
PA 7/6/1

Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd.

Bracknell, Berkshire