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What is Coldistop nasal oil and when is it used?

The vitamins A and E contained in Coldistop are used to relieve symptoms of chronically damaged mucous membranes. Vitamin A plays an important role in the regeneration of mucous membrane cells and in the production of mucous membranes. Vitamin E supports the effect of vitamin A. In addition, vitamin E protects the vegetable oil contained in Coldistop from decomposition.

Coldistop nasal oil is used to treat acute and chronic colds, especially dry forms and types of colds that are associated with damage to the nasal mucosa, and as a supplement and for interim treatment with the simultaneous use of aqueous nose drops containing mucosal decongestants. It is suitable for softening and removing crusts and dried secretions on the nasal mucosa.

Upon medical prescription, Coldistop nasal oil can also be used to treat the inner nasal and sinus cavities after operations, e.g. after nasal septum operations, maxillary sinus operations, etc. For this purpose, a tampon is soaked with Coldistop nasal oil before it is inserted into the nose.

When should Coldistop nasal oil not be used?

Coldistop nasal oil should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to one of the ingredients or if there is a disease caused by vitamin A overdose become.

When is caution required when using Coldistop nasal oil?

Do not use on infants. Children under the age of 6 should only be treated with Coldistop if absolutely necessary and only on medical advice.

If used as intended, no special precautions need to be taken.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or using them externally.

Can Coldistop nasal oil be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Coldistop must not be used during or before a planned pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

How do you use Coldistop nasal oil?

With the head tilted back, unless otherwise prescribed, 2-3 drops are instilled into each nostril several times a day. Coldistop nasal oil can also be distributed in the nose with a cotton swab or massaged into the nostrils with gentle pressure. Only a few drops of Coldistop should be placed in the nose at a time to avoid the risk of the oil being inhaled into the lungs. The use and safety of Coldistop has not been tested in children.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Coldistop have?

The following side effects can occur when using Coldistop:

Practically no side effects, in isolated cases hypersensitivity reactions and irritation of the nasal mucosa.

The risk of vitamin A overdose is unlikely, even with long-term use. If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Store at room temperature (15 - 25° C), in the original outer packaging (= light protection) and out of the reach of children.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Coldistop contain?

1 ml Coldistop nasal oil contains: Vitamin A palmitate 15000 Internat. Units, Vitamin E (Alfa-Tocopherol Acetate) 20 mg, Terpin Oil, Lemon Oil, Orange Blossom Oil.

Approval number

38189 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Coldistop? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription:

10 ml dropper bottle.

Authorization holder

Curatis AG, 4410 Liestal

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in December 2004.