Otrivin Nasal Adult

Description

This medication is used for temporary relief of congestion in the nose caused by various conditions including the common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, and allergies.

It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nose area, reducing swelling and congestion.

Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops are 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 Adult Nasal Drops contain 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 Children over 12 years of age:

Two to three drops in each nostril 2 or 3 times daily

1. Clear your nose.

2. Lean head back as far as is comfortable (see diagram).

3. Apply 2 or 3 drops to each nostril.

To avoid possible spread of infection, this pack should only be used by one person. For reasons of hygiene do not use this bottle for more than 28 days after opening it.

Warnings:

DO NOT use the drops if you:

• are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the drops (see below)
• are allergic to other decongestants
• have had recent neurosurgery.
• Do not use these drops for children under 12 years old.

Take special care Before using the drops tell your doctor if you:

• have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
• have glaucoma
• have diabetes mellitus
• have heart or circulatory disease
• are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• have hypertension Do not take decongestants for more than 7 days in a row

Contains:

The active ingredient is xylometazoline hydrochloride (0.1% w/v).