Description

Olbas Oil, 10ml

Olbas Oil is a non-prescription inhalation vapour liquid and topical rub containing a concentrated blend of volatile plant oils, levomenthol and methyl salicylate. It is intended for symptomatic relief of bronchial and nasal congestion, hay fever and minor respiratory-tract infections when inhaled, and for relief of muscular pain and stiffness when applied to unbroken skin in people aged 12 years and over. It relieves symptoms rather than curing the underlying viral, allergic or musculoskeletal condition.

Olbas Oil, 10ml is a concentrated blend of plant-derived aromatic oils used by inhalation for symptomatic relief of bronchial and nasal congestion, hay fever and minor infections of the airways, and by external application for muscular pain and stiffness such as backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis and rheumatic pain. Its active blend contains eucalyptus oil, partly dementholised mint oil, cajuput oil, levomenthol, methyl salicylate, juniperberry oil and clove oil. For adults and children aged 12 years and over, 2–3 drops may be placed on a tissue or added to hot water for inhalation; topical massage is for people aged 12 years and over only. Available through Dock Pharmacy, a legitimate, established GPhC-registered UK pharmacy.

Benefits

Helps relieve nasal congestion
Helps relieve bronchial congestion
Suitable for congestion associated with colds, catarrh and influenza
Can help ease congestion associated with hay fever and rhinitis
Can be used on a tissue or with hot water for inhalation
Topical use can relieve muscular pain and stiffness
Compact 10ml dropper bottle
Suitable for age-specific inhalation use from 3 months

How to Use

For adults and children aged 12 years and over: place 2–3 drops on a tissue and inhale during the day, or place the treated tissue inside a pillowcase at night.
For hot-water inhalation in adults and children aged 12 years and over: add 2–3 drops to hot water and inhale the vapours.
Children aged 2 years and over may inhale vapours from hot water under close supervision, using 2–3 drops and keeping the preparation out of reach.
For children aged 3 months to 2 years, place 1 drop on a tissue and hold it nearby without allowing it to touch the child; at night, keep the tissue safely out of reach in the room.
For muscular pain in adults and people aged 12 years and over: apply to the painful area with gentle massage three times daily.
Do not use on broken skin.

Side Effects

Possible side effects include:
Skin rash or other hypersensitivity reactions
A temporary stinging sensation if the oil contacts the skin

Not everyone experiences side effects. Stop use and seek medical or pharmacist advice if a significant reaction occurs.

Cautions

For inhalation and external use on unbroken skin only.
Do not put drops directly into the nose or mouth.
Do not swallow. If swallowed accidentally, seek immediate medical advice.
If the oil enters the eye, rinse thoroughly and seek immediate medical advice.
Do not use on broken skin.
If using it on the skin and you take warfarin or another blood-thinning medicine, speak to a doctor or pharmacist first.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ask a doctor or pharmacist before use.
Hot water may cause serious scalds; keep it away from children and closely supervise young children.
Do not store above 25°C.
If symptoms worsen or fail to improve after 7 days, consult a doctor.

Why Choose Dock Pharmacy UK?

Dock Pharmacy is a legitimate, established GPhC-registered UK pharmacy, currently displaying GPhC registration 1091481. Its current pharmacy website offers pharmacy products and services, while the latest published GPhC inspection records an overall outcome of Standards met.

FAQ

What is Olbas Oil 10ml used for?

Olbas Oil is used by inhalation for bronchial and nasal congestion, colds, catarrh, influenza, hay fever and rhinitis-related congestion, and externally for muscular pain and stiffness.

What ingredients are in Olbas Oil?

It contains cajuput oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, juniperberry oil, levomenthol, methyl salicylate and partly dementholised mint oil.

How do you use Olbas Oil for a blocked nose?

Adults and people aged 12 years and over can place 2–3 drops on a tissue and inhale the vapours, or add 2–3 drops to hot water and inhale.

Can Olbas Oil be used for steam inhalation?

Yes. The leaflet permits 2–3 drops in hot water for inhalation in adults and children aged 2 years and over, with age-appropriate supervision.

Can Olbas Oil help hay fever congestion?

Yes. Hay fever-related congestion is included among its inhalation uses.

Can Olbas Oil be used for muscular aches?

Yes. Adults and people aged 12 years and over may massage it gently into the painful area up to three times daily.

Can children use Olbas Oil?

Yes, with age-specific directions. Tissue inhalation is permitted from 3 months, hot-water use from 2 years, and topical massage from 12 years.

Can I put Olbas Oil directly inside my nose?

No. The leaflet specifically says not to put drops directly into the nose or mouth.

Can I swallow Olbas Oil?

No. If Olbas Oil is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical advice because it can be harmful.

Can I use Olbas Oil while taking warfarin?

If you intend to use Olbas Oil on your skin and take warfarin or another blood-thinning medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.

Can Olbas Oil be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Olbas Oil if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Does Olbas Oil require a prescription?

No. Olbas Oil is sold in the UK without a prescription, although some online pharmacy retailers classify it as a pharmacy product and apply pharmacist suitability checks before supply.

Olbas Oil 10ml is an inhalant decongestant and topical rub containing a concentrated blend of eucalyptus, mint, cajuput, juniperberry and clove oils with levomenthol and methyl salicylate. It is used to relieve nasal and bronchial congestion associated with colds, catarrh, influenza, hay fever and rhinitis, and can also be massaged onto unbroken skin by people aged 12 years and over for muscular pain and stiffness.