Mackenzies Smelling Salts 17ml x 3 Packs

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Prewitt, Alex (March 17, 2016). "Smelling salts jolt of choice in NHL". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved 29 September 2016. gas, which triggers an inhalation reflex. It causes the muscles that control breathing to work faster by irritating the mucous membranes of the nose and lungs. [6] Fainting can be caused by excessive parasympathetic and vagal activity that slows the heart and decreases perfusion of the brain. [13] The sympathetic irritant effect is exploited to counteract these vagal parasympathetic effects and thereby reverse the faint. [14] Risks [ edit ] The usual active compound is ammonium carbonate—a colorless-to-white, crystalline solid ((NH 4) 2CO 3). [1] Because most modern solutions are mixed with water, they should properly be called "aromatic spirits of ammonia". [1] Modern solutions may also contain other products to perfume or act in conjunction with the ammonia, such as lavender oil or eucalyptus oil. [2]

Anti Malaria Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal. A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected. Symptoms of malaria It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include: 1. A high temperature of 38C or above 2. Feeling hot and shivery 3. Headaches 4. Vomiting 5. Muscle pains 6. Diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer. When to seek medical attention Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found. You should still seek medical help even if it’s several weeks, months or a year after you return from travelling. If there’s a possibility you have malaria, a blood test will be carried out to confirm whether or not you’re infected. You should receive the results of your blood test on the same day. If you have malaria, treatment will… Ammonia gas is toxic in large concentrations for prolonged periods and can be fatal. [1] [5] If a high concentration of ammonia is inhaled too close to the nostril, it might burn the nasal or oral mucosa. The suggested distance is 10–15 centimetres (4–6in). [1] a b c d e f g h i j k l McCrory, P (2006). "Smelling Salts". British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40 (8): 659–660. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2006.029710. PMC 2579444. PMID 16864561. Inhale vapour through nostrils as required. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Possible side effects: Although these symptoms can all be present when you have a head cold, there are lots of other symptoms you can experience too, as colds do not just affect your head. Other symptoms you could experience include:

Ingredients

Smelling salts have been used since Roman times and are mentioned in the writings of Pliny as Hammoniacus sal. [1] Evidence exists of use in the 13th century by alchemists as sal ammoniac. [1] In the 14th-century " The Canon's Yeoman's Tale" one of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, an alchemist purports to use sal armonyak. [8] In the 17th century, the distillation of an ammonia solution from shavings of harts' (deer) horns and hooves led to the alternative name for smelling salts as spirit or salt of hartshorn. [1]

If you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients contained in this medicine, please seek medical advice before taking. The active substances (the ingredients that make the smelling salts work) are 0.539g eucalyptus oil and at least 8.82g ammonia liquor 8 80/ 890 per bottle . Air Raids fact sheet: First aid kits". Caring on the home front. Archived from the original on 2008-11-20.Smelling salts, also known as ammonia inhalants, spirit of hartshorne or sal volatile, are chemical compounds used as stimulants to restore consciousness after fainting. [1] Usage [ edit ]