READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

What you should know about Happinose

The name of your treatment is Happinose. It contains 0.3% w/w of the active ingredient menthol. It also contains eucalyptol and geranium oil, together with white soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin as an ointment base. This tube contains 14 g of Happinose.

Happinose is a soothing nasal decongestant balm. Happinose relieves congestion and soothes irritated skin in and around the nose.

(HAPPINOSE IS MADE FOR THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER, DIOMED DEVELOPMENTS LTD, HITCHIN, HERTS, SG4 7QR, UK, AT AEROPAK, NORFOLK, NR31 ONU, UK)

Happinose is a nasal decongestant balm with menthol and natural essential oils for the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, catarrh, head colds and hayfever.

When NOT to use Happinose

DO NOT use on children under the age of 5 years.

DO NOT use if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients (as listed above).

For your safety

Keep away from the eyes.

How to use Happinose

To open, unscrew the cap, turn it upside-down and use the sharp point inside the cap to pierce the tube membrane.

Blow the nose carefully before using Happinose.

For adults: Carefully apply up to 1 cm of Happinose in and around each nostril, using the little finger, and inhale through the nose. Re-apply every four hours or as required.
For children 10 years and over, as above, but use up to ½ cm.
For children between 5-9 years, as above, but use up to ¼ cm.

Happinose may also be applied to the bridge of the nose, throat and chest and between the shoulders.

Wash hands after use.
If symptoms persist after 10 -14 days, consult your doctor or a pharmacist.

In case of irritation, discontinue use. Seek medical advice if you experience any other undesirable effects when using Happinose.

How to store Happinose

Do not store above 25°C. Keep container tightly closed. Store Happinose where children cannot see or reach it. This product should not be used after the expiry date shown on the fold of the tube.

Date last revised: November 1999.

Distributed by: DDD Limited, 94 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Herts, WD18 7JJ, UK, on behalf of 'Happinose' Trademark and Product Licence holder, Diomed Developments Limited.

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