Otrivine Congestion Relief Nasal Spray is for application in the nose to give relief from:
- nasal congestion (blocked nose, including colds)
- perennial and allergic rhinitis (recurring inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, including hay fever)
- sinusitis
Otrivine Congestion Relief Nasal Spray contains the active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride which helps to open up and clear the nasal passages by reducing the excessive nasal secretions and returning the swollen blood vessels to their normal size.
Directions for use:
For Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: 1 spray in each nostril 3 times daily.
- Do not cut the nozzle. The metered dose spray is ready to prime before use.
- Blow your nose gently.
- Remove protective cap.
- Before using for the first time, prime the pump by actuating 4 times. Once primed the pump will normally remain charged throughout regular daily treatment periods. If the spray is not ejected during the full actuation stroke, the pump will need to be re-primed with 4 actuations. Be very careful not to spray in the eyes or mouth.
- Hold the bottle upright with thumb under base and nozzle between two fingers.
- Lean forward slightly and insert the nozzle into the nostril.
- Depress pump and breathe in gently at the same time.
- Repeat with the other nostril.
- Clean and dry the nozzle before replacing back the cap right after use.
If you use more Otrivine Congestion Relief Nasal Spray than you should or accidentally swallow it, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Precautions:
DO NOT use the spray if you:
- are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the spray (see Section 6).
- Symptoms include: rash, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing. • are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
- have acute heart disease • have undergone recent trans-nasal surgery (brain surgery where the operation was carried out through the nose or mouth)
- have narrow angle glaucoma (increased pressure in eyes)
- have chronic nasal inflammation with very dry nasal passages (rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply
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Otrivine should be used with caution in patients with:
• hypertension, cardiovascular disease
• diabetes mellitus, phaeochromocytoma,
• prostatic hypertrophy
• tri and tetra-cyclic antidepressant treatment
Contains:
The active ingredient is xylometazoline hydrochloride (0.1% w/v, 1 mg/ml). The other ingredients are Benzalkonium chloride, Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate (Sodium phosphate), Disodium edetate, Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (Sodium acid phosphate), Sodium chloride, Purified water.
Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.
