Britons warned using nasal decongestants for more than five days carries risks
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Britain's medicines regulator has issued fresh guidance urging consumers to limit their use of nasal decongestant sprays to a maximum of five days.The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced that products containing xylometazoline and oxymetazoline should be restricted due to harmful effects associated with extended use.The sprays, commonly purchased to alleviate stuffiness from colds, allergies and sinusitis, can paradoxically worsen nasal blockage when used beyond the recommended period.The MHRA's warning applies to both spray and drop formulations of these decongestants, which remain widely available over the counter across British pharmacies.
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