Vicks Sinex Nasal Sprays

Vicks Sinex is a high strength decongestant nasal spray. It contains the active ingredient oxymetazoline hydrochloride, which helps to provide quick-acting, non-drowsy relief from sinus congestion.

Vicks Sinex will start to take effect in minutes, with the effects lasting for up to 8 hours.

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called decongestants. When sprayed into the nose, oxymetazoline begins to work on the alpha receptors, which are found in the walls of the blood vessels that line the nasal passages and sinuses. From here, it causes a contraction in the blood vessels, which restricts the blood flowing into the sinuses. This has the effect of reducing swelling, which eases the feeling of congestion. Oxymetazoline also reduces the production of mucus, helping to clear a blocked nose.       

Oxymetazoline causes the blood vessels in the nose to contract. Because of this, only a minimal amount of the medicine is absorbed into the bloodstream from the nose. This allows Vicks Sinex to act relatively locally, limiting the chance of experiencing side effects in other parts of the body.

Adults and children over the age of 12 years:

Use 1-2 sprays into each nostril 2-3 times daily when required. Vicks Sinex should only be used for up to 7 days continuously. 

Not suitable for children under 12 years of age.

Not everyone who uses Vicks Sinex will experience side effects. However, if you do they can include:

• Sneezing
• Dryness
• Irritation of the nose or throat

If you concerned about these side effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop taking it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray contains the active ingredient:

• Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

This medicine also contains several inactive ingredients that make up the complete product:

• Sorbitol
• Sodium citrate
• Polysorbate 80
• Benzyl alcohol
• Citric acid anhydrous
• Acesulfame
• Potassium levomenthol
• Benzalkonium chloride solution
• Cineole
• Aloes dry extract
• Disodium edetate
• Levocarvone
• Purified water.

Please read the following warnings carefully to help ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.

Do not use Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray If:

• You are allergic to any of its active or inactive ingredients
• You are taking (or have taken during the past 2 weeks) monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors are used to treat Parkinson’s disease and depression)
• You suffer from acute heart disease
• You suffer from cardiac asthma
• You suffer from narrow-angle glaucoma (increased eyeball pressure)
• You have had your pituitary glands removed
• You have inflamed skin or mucous membranes of your nostrils
• You have scabs in your nose.

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist prior to use if any of the following apply:

• You suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure)
• You suffer from heart disease, including angina
• You have diabetes
• You have thyroid problems
• You have hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland).

Always inform your doctor about medicines you are taking, have taken, or intend to take, before starting any new treatment. This is particularly important should you be taking any of the following medicines:

• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Beta blockers
• Bromocriptine.

Vicks Sinex contains benzalkonium chloride, which is a preservative. This ingredient can cause swelling of the nasal mucosa, especially during prolonged use.

Always ensure you read all product packaging and the accompanying patient information leaflet prior to use.

UK ORDERS

We offer FREE standard tracked delivery on orders over £40.

The following delivery options are available:

• Standard Tracked Delivery - 2/3 day delivery - £2.95
• Express Tracked Delivery - 1/2 day delivery - £4.45
• Special Delivery (Guaranteed before 1pm) - £8.95
• Saturday Guaranteed before 1pm - £10.45

All our orders are sent out using Royal Mail. We always aim to dispatch all orders received before 4pm the same working day. Any orders received after 4pm or over the weekend will be dispatched the next working day. Orders will not be dispatched on weekends or bank holidays.

All orders can be fully tracked in your account.

We ensure all parcels are in plain packaging for discreet delivery of your medicines and pharmacy goods.

Deliveries containing pharmacy-only or prescription medicines may require a signature on receipt. 

Delivery is free for all NHS prescriptions.

Please note: Royal Mail do not deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays - this should be taken into account when ordering. 

If you are not home to accept your delivery, a card should be left by the Royal Mail representative. This card will provide details of where you can collect the order or how to arrange re-delivery.

Should you be unable to collect your missed delivery or arrange for your medication to be redelivered by Royal Mail, the pharmacy can resend your medication to the same, or a different address provided it has been returned to us and this happens within a 30 day window.

Once a package has been shipped with Royal Mail we advise that you are bound to the terms and conditions of their use together with the terms and conditions contained herein.

You have the right to cancel your order up to the point when your treatment is dispatched. The pharmacist must destroy any medication within 30 days of it being returned, even un-opened boxes, so we are not able to offer refunds once your treatment has been dispatched.

REMOTE AREAS

Please be aware that Royal Mail Guaranteed services are not available to all customers in the UK, especially those that live in remote postcodes. Royal Mail advise customers of the following:

We deliver by 5.30pm the next working day in the following postcode areas:
AB30 - 39, 41 - 45, 51 - 56
GY9 Alderney (Channel Islands)
HS1, 3 - 9
IV21 - 28, 40 - 49, 51 - 56
KA27, 28
KW1 - 3, 5 - 15
KW16 Stromness Town only
PA20 (0&9)
PA28 - 38, 41 - 49, 76, 77
PH15, 17 - 26, 31 - 40, 49, 50
ZE1

We deliver within two working days by 5.30pm to the following postcodes areas:
GY1 Herm (Channel Islands)
GY9 Sark (Channel Islands)
GY10
HS2
PA60 - 75, 78
ZE2, 3

We deliver within three working days by 5.30pm to the following postcode areas:
KW16 - non-Town
KW17
PH30, 41 - 44

Please note: This applies to our 'Special Delivery' and 'Saturday Guaranteed' services.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

We are currently unable to ship orders outside of the UK.

We are unable to ship orders to mailing or forwarding houses for onwards shipping to locations outside of the UK.