Snufflebabe Vapour Rub

To give relief from congestion of the upper respiratory tract.

Topical.

Snufflebabe may be used without professional supervision from the age of three months. Below this age it is recommended that the mother consults her GP, Pharmacist or Health Visitor.

Rub a small amount on the upper chest and throat. Alternatively, Snufflebabe may be placed in a tissue or handkerchief in the clothing. To eliminate the possibility of very young children transferring the product to their eyes, on their fingers, the handkerchief may be tied to their cot just out of reach.

Body heat causes the aromatic oils to vaporise from the product so that they may be breathed in and help give relief of the upper respiratory tract (blocked nose).

Keep out of reach of children.

It is dangerous to apply an ointment containing menthol to the nostrils of infants. If symptoms persist consult your GP.

No significant interactions have been reported.

None stated.

Not applicable, none reported.

Could give rise to hypersensitivity reactions including contact dermatitis. If symptoms persist consult you GP.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Overdosage may result in skin irritation.

Misuse/Accidental ingestion:

Swallowing of the ointment might cause gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea. Treatment is symptomatic.

Following oral ingestion, symptoms of overdosage may include colic, dizziness, delirium, muscle twitching, epileptiform convulsions and depression of the central nervous system. Breathing may be difficult. There may also be haematuria and albuminuria.

Patients with severe gastrointestinal or neurological symptoms of poisoning should be observed and treated symptomatically. Do not induce vomiting.

Convulsions may be controlled by the intravenous administration of diazepam 5-10 mg.

Menthol, Eucalyptus Oil and Thyme Oil have all been used for many years for inhalation and in vapour rubs where they have given relief from congestion of the upper respiratory tract.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

White Soft Paraffin

None known

36 months.

Do not store above 25° C and do not freeze.

Polystyrene jar with screw on polypropylene cap contents: 24 g.

Snufflebabe may be used without professional supervision from the age of three months. Below this age it is recommended that the mother consults her GP, Pharmacist or Health Visitor.

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