Pi Yen Chin 0.1% (10 mg / 10 ml)

Indication

Nasal decongestant drops for catarrhal rhinitis (common cold with runny or blocked nose) and nasal congestion.

Ingredients

• Naphazoline hydrochloride 10 mg per 10 ml (1:1000)

Direction

For nasal use. Instil 1-3 drops into each nostril up to 3 times daily; do not use too many drops. After 10 days of continuous use, stop for 2-3 days before using again. Discard one month after opening.

Side effects

• Temporary stinging
• burning or dryness of the nose
• Sneezing
• Rebound nasal congestion with prolonged or excessive use
• Headache
• palpitations or raised blood pressure if too much is used
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs

Precautions

• Do not instil too many drops
• After 10 days of continuous use
• stop for 2
• 3 days before continuing
• Use with caution in hypertension
• heart disease
• hyperthyroidism
• diabetes or glaucoma
• Not for use with MAO inhibitors
• Do not use one month after opening
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs