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Otrivine Adult Nasal Spray 10ml |
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Otrivine Adult Nasal Spray contains a highly effective decongestant which acts gently to clear a blocked nose within minutes and relieve excessive secretions for up to ten hours
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For the treatment of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hay fever), sinusitis.
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Adults, children over 12 years and the elderly: One application in each nostril 2 or 3 times daily
Route of administration: Nasal use
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Special warnings and precautions for use
Patients are advised not to take decongestants for more than seven consecutive days. Otrivine, like other preparations belonging to the same class of active substances, should be used only with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents as evidenced by signs of insomnia, dizziness etc.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage
• Decongestants should not be used for more than seven consecutive days. If symptoms persist consult your doctor
• If you are pregnant or taking other medicines or are under a doctor's care consult him before using Otrivine
• The adult spray should not be used for infants or children under 12 years
• Each Otrivine pack should be used by one person only to prevent any cross infection
• Some patients who have sensitive nasal passages may feel some local discomfort when applying nasal drops. Other side effects are very rare
• Keep medicines out of reach of children
Pharmacodynamic properties
Otrivine is a sympathomimetic agent with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, and is intended for use in the nose. It constricts the nasal blood vessels, thereby decongesting the mucosa of the nose and neighbouring regions of the pharynx. This enables patients suffering from colds to breathe more easily through the nose. The effect of Otrivine begins within a few minutes and lasts for up to 10 hours. Otrivine is generally well tolerated and does not impair the function of ciliated epithelium.
The following side effects have occasionally been encountered: A burning sensation in the nose and throat, local irritation, nausea, headache, and dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Systemic cardiovascular effects have occurred, and this should be kept in mind when giving Otrivine to people with cardiovascular disease.
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List of excipients
Benzalkonium chloride
Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate (Sodium phosphate)
Disodium edetate
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (Sodium acid phosphate)
Sodium chloride
Purified water
Pregnancy and lactation
No foetal toxicity or fertility studies have been carried out in animals. In view of its potential systemic vasoconstrictor effect, it is advisable to take the precaution of not using Otrivine during pregnancy.
Label warning: If you are pregnant or taking any other medicines or are under a doctor's care, consult him before using Otrivine.
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