Olbas Oil Inhalant Decongestant 12ml – Blocked Nose

Description

Olbas Oil is a blend of pure plant oils for the relief of bronchial and nasal congestion, hayfever and minor infections of the airways by inhalation. Applied to the skin, it also relieves the symptoms of muscular pain and stiffness. 12ml bottle with a dropper and child-resistant cap, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Active substances	Eucalyptus oil 35.45%, mint oil partly dementholised 35.45%, cajuput oil 18.5%, levomenthol 4.1%, methyl salicylate 3.7%, juniperberry oil 2.7%, clove oil 0.1% (w/w)
Format	Clear, green transparent inhalation vapour liquid, in a bottle fitted with a dropper and child-resistant cap
Relieves	Bronchial and nasal congestion, hayfever and minor infections of the airways by inhalation; backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis and rheumatic pain when applied to the skin
Age – inhalation	Adults and children from 3 months on a tissue; not recommended under 3 months, or in hot water under 2 years
Age – as a rub	Adults and children aged 12 years and over only
Dose – inhalant	Ages 12 and over: 2 or 3 drops on a tissue or in hot water. Ages 2 and over: 2 or 3 drops on a tissue. Ages 3 months to 2 years: 1 drop on a tissue
Dose – as a rub	Apply with gentle massage to the painful area three times daily
Pack	12ml

Who it is for

Adults and children from 3 months with a blocked nose or chest congestion from a cold
People with hayfever who want an inhalant to help clear the nose and sinuses
Adults and children aged 12 and over who want an aromatic rub for muscular pain and stiffness

Not suitable for: Do not use Olbas Oil if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, or on broken skin. It is not recommended as an inhalant for babies under 3 months, not recommended in hot water for children under 2 years, and not recommended as a rub for children under 12 years. Do not put drops directly into the nose or mouth. If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby, ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice before use. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you take blood-thinning tablets such as warfarin and intend to use Olbas Oil on your skin.

How to use

Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.
For inhalation and external use on unbroken skin only. Do not put drops directly into the nose or mouth.
As an inhalant, adults and children aged 12 and over: add 2 or 3 drops to a tissue and inhale the vapours, or add 2 or 3 drops to hot water and inhale. At night the tissue can be left inside a pillowcase.
Children aged 2 and over: add 2 or 3 drops to a tissue and hold it close to, but not touching, the child so they can breathe in the vapours. Children aged 3 months to 2 years: use 1 drop the same way. Avoid direct contact with the child's skin and clothing.
As a rub, adults and children aged 12 and over: apply with gentle massage to the painful area three times daily.
Contact a doctor if you do not feel better, or if you feel worse, after 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

How many drops should I use?

Adults and children aged 12 and over use 2 or 3 drops on a tissue or in hot water. Children aged 3 months to 2 years use 1 drop on a tissue held close to, but not touching, the child.

Can I use it for a baby?

It is not recommended for babies under 3 months. From 3 months, put 1 drop on a tissue held close to but not touching the child, or place the tissue in the bedroom out of reach at night. Avoid direct contact with the child's skin and clothing.

Can I rub it into my skin?

Adults and children aged 12 and over can apply it with gentle massage to the painful area three times daily. It is not recommended as a rub under 12 years, and it must not be used on broken skin.

What is in Olbas Oil?

It is a blend of eucalyptus oil, mint oil, cajuput oil, levomenthol, methyl salicylate, juniperberry oil and clove oil.

How long can I use it for?

You must contact a doctor if your symptoms get worse, or do not improve, after 7 days.

How should I store it?

Do not store above 25°C. Do not use it if the cap seal is broken or if the fitted plastic dropper is missing from the bottle neck.

Safety and storage

For inhalation and external use on unbroken skin only. If Olbas Oil gets into the nose, mouth or an eye, or is swallowed, seek immediate medical advice.
Hot water may scald. Close supervision is necessary with young children.
Avoid contact with plastic and other delicate materials.
Do not store above 25°C. Do not use if the cap seal is broken or the fitted dropper is missing from the bottle neck.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.