The chemist and druggist [electronic resource] . ally fornasal congestion andsinusitis will also include apainkiller, commonlyparacetamol, to help withthe pain around the noseand eyes that oftenaccompanies this condition. It is important whenselling these products topoint out to the customerthat they do contain apainkilling ingredient, sothat they do not take otherpainkillers at the same time. The maximum daily dosefor adults of paracetamol, forexample, is eight 500mgtablets in 24 hours. If theperson takes two or threedifferent products containingparacetamol at the sametime, without realising
The chemist and druggist [electronic resource] . ally fornasal congestion andsinusitis will also include apainkiller, commonlyparacetamol, to help withthe pain around the noseand eyes that oftenaccompanies this condition. It is important whenselling these products topoint out to the customerthat they do contain apainkilling ingredient, sothat they do not take otherpainkillers at the same time. The maximum daily dosefor adults of paracetamol, forexample, is eight 500mgtablets in 24 hours. If theperson takes two or threedifferent products containingparacetamol at the sametime, without realising it, thismaximum level could beexceeded. On the rebound Topical decongestants canbe guite useful, but one veryimportant point is that theymust not be used for longperiods of time — five toseven days is the maximum. If a customer does usethem continually they maydamage the inside of theirnose and they may findthemselves in a vicious circleof rebound congestion. Inthese cases, they will findthat use of the product mayeven make symptoms worse, 32. applied directly to the skinof young children as thearea could become sore. Vital knowledge Nasal congestion is afreguent and oftenunpleasant symptom ofWinter colds and flu. Decongestants come in anumber of forms and are acommon ingredient of coughand cold remedies. It isimportant to guestioncustomers carefully abouttheir exact symptoms andespecially about any othermedicines they may betaking, before selling anyproduct containing adecongestant. Also you mustknow when to refer to thepharmacist. Get to know the productsyou sell and then the coldseason will pass more easilyfor you and your customers. Commoninhalations The following arecommon examples ofinhalations which you willfind on the shelves ofmost pharmacies: • Menthol and eucalyptus • Menthol crystals • Friars balsam • Olbas oil • Karvol • Vicks Vaporub • Tixylix decongestantinhalant • Vapex • Wrights FluidVaporizer • Penetrol Some are liguids, otherscapsules or
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