Olbas for Children

What dose should I take? 

The medicine is intended for the use in children aged 3 months and over. For infants aged 3 months to two years, administer 4 drops to a tissue held close to, but not touching, a child’s nose to allow your child to breathe in the vapours once in the morning. At night, add 4 drops to a tissue and place in the bedroom out of the child’s reach to inhale throughout the night. 

For children aged 2 and over, administer 8-12 drops to a tissue held close to, but not touching, a child’s nose to allow your child to breathe in the vapours once in the morning. At night, add 8-12 drops to a tissue and place in the bedroom out of the child’s reach to inhale throughout the night. 

Please be aware that Olbas for Children is not suitable for children under 3 months.

How should I give Olbas for Children?

Olbas for Children will clear blocked noses and relieve nasal congestion by soothing the nasal passage and sinus pains. This makes Olbas for Children useful flu or hayfever medication. Keep in mind that It's important to compliment the medicine by ensuring your child gets plenty of rest and drinks plenty of fluids to aid recovery.

Olbas for Children can be inhaled; ensure that the correct dose is given once in the day and once at night. For infants aged 3 months to two years, administer 4 drops to a tissue held close to, but not touching, a child’s nose to allow your child to breathe in the vapours once in the morning. At night, add 4 drops to a tissue and place in the bedroom out of the child’s reach to inhale throughout the night. 

For children aged 2 and over, administer 8-12 drops to a tissue held close to, but not touching, a child’s nose to allow your child to breathe in the vapours once in the morning. At night, add 8-12 drops to a tissue and place in the bedroom out of the child’s reach to inhale throughout the night. 

Alternatively, for children aged 2 and over, you can add 8 to 12 drops to hot water and allow the child to breathe in the vapours. Or leave in the room out of the child's reach to inhale the vapours. This method is not recommended for children under the age of 2.

Hot water may scald, keep out of reach of children. Close supervision is necessary with young children, do not let your child administer their dose. 

Avoid contact with a child's skin and clothing; the medicine may cause a stinging sensation if it comes into contact with skin; this is not serious and only lasts a short while. Avoid contact with plastic and other delicate materials.

Do not put drops directly into a child's nose or mouth. If Olbas for Children is accidentally swallowed, please seek immediate medical advice. If Olbas for Children comes into direct contact with the surface of the eye, wash thoroughly and seek immediate medical advice. 

You can give Olbas for Children for as long as symptoms, but if your child's symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days, we strongly advise that you contact a doctor.

While there here are currently no known interactions between Olbas for Children and other medicines, please consult your doctor or a pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken any other medication.

How long should my child take Olbas for Children before they notice a difference?

It's typical for symptoms to subside within 3 days of taking Olbas for Children. If there is no change or symptoms start to worsen after 3 days, please consult a doctor as soon as possible. Please remember that while Olbas for Children is an effective Inhalant Decongestant Oil, it should be taken in conjunction with plenty of rest and fluids to further aid your child's recovery.