PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Each refill pad contains a blend of aromatic essential oils (non-medicated), commonly:

• Lavender oil
• Chamomile extract
• Menthol
• Camphor
• Eucalyptus oil

These are released slowly as vapour when used with the Vapour Plug device.

Use / Indication

• Relief of blocked nose and congestion in children
• Helps ease breathing during:
• Common cold
• Flu
• Mild sinus congestion
• Promotes better sleep and night-time comfort
• Helps children breathe more easily at night by soothing nasal irritation

Direction of Use

• Open foil pouch carefully (do not touch pad directly)
• Insert 1 refill pad into Calpol Vapour Plug device
• Plug device into wall socket
• Use mainly at night or during sleep
• Each pad lasts up to 8 hours
• Replace pad when vapour weakens
• Dispose of used pad safely and wash hands after handling

Side Effects

Usually mild and uncommon:

• Mild nasal irritation or sneezing
• Eye irritation if vapour is strong
• Coughing or throat irritation in sensitive users
• Headache (rare)
• Allergic reaction (rare: rash, discomfort, breathing sensitivity)

Warning

• Not suitable for children under 3 months (and use caution in very young infants)
• Do NOT ingest refill pads (toxic if swallowed)
• Avoid direct skin contact with pad contents
• Do not overload room with strong vapour (can irritate airways)
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use damaged or leaking pads
• Stop use if breathing irritation occurs

Interaction

No direct drug interactions, but caution with:

• Other strong inhaled products (menthol oils, vapour rubs, eucalyptus oils) → may increase irritation
• Asthma or reactive airway disease → may worsen symptoms in sensitive children
• Cold medicines (paracetamol, antihistamines) → generally safe together

Caution

• This is a symptomatic comfort aid only (does not treat infection or cause of congestion)
• Some children may be sensitive to strong scents
• Use in a well-ventilated room, not enclosed spaces
• Avoid over-reliance if symptoms persist beyond a few days
• If nasal blockage is persistent, worsening, or with fever, medical evaluation is needed