Otrivin 0.1% (1 mg/ml) (10 ml)

Indication

Relieves nasal congestion due to colds, hay fever and other allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. Effect lasts up to 10 hours.

Ingredients

• Xylometazoline hydrochloride 1 mg/ml (0.1%)

Direction

Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 spray into each nostril up to 3 times daily as needed. Do not use for more than 7 days. Read the enclosed leaflet before use.

Side effects

• Local burning
• stinging
• dryness or irritation of the nose
• Sneezing
• nosebleed
• headache
• nausea
• Rebound congestion if used for longer than 7 days
• Rarely palpitations
• raised blood pressure
• sleep disturbance or allergic reactions
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use for more than 7 consecutive days
• Do not use in children under 12 years
• after removal of the pituitary gland or other surgery exposing the dura mater
• or with narrow
• angle glaucoma or dry rhinitis
• Consult a doctor first if you have high blood pressure
• heart disease
• hyperthyroidism
• diabetes
• an enlarged prostate
• or take MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants
• Not recommended during pregnancy
• consult a doctor if breast
• feeding
• Each spray bottle should be used by one person only
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.