Topical nasal decongestants

Drug Safety Update

February 2024: Pseudoephedrine: very rare risk of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS)

 June 2017: Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine: regular review of minimising risk of misuse in the UK

December 2014: Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children

  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary