Otrivin for children 0.5 mg/ml nasal spray 10 ml

Otrivin for children 0.5 mg/ml nasal spray 10 ml

Otrivin nasal spray for children is a locally acting drug that, by constricting blood vessels, reduces congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa and the amount of discharge.

The active substance of Otrivin for children is xylometazoline hydrochloride.
For patients with a stuffy nose, it makes breathing through the nose easier. The special composition of Otrivin for children’s nasal spray (substances with moisturizing effect) prevents drying and irritation of the nasal mucosa. The effect of Otrivin for children begins within 2 minutes and lasts up to twelve hours.
Otrivin for children’s nasal spray is indicated for use in children aged 2 to 11 years.

Excessive nasal congestion occurring during colds, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis. The drug facilitates the outflow of secretions from inflamed paranasal sinuses. By reducing the congestion of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, it can be used as an adjunct in otitis media. Otrivin for children facilitates nasal endoscopy (examination of the nasal cavity).

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Otrivin for children should only be used in the nose (also for otitis media).
To avoid spreading infection, one pack of the medicine should only be used by one patient.

Children aged 2 to 5 years (under adult supervision):
1 dose of Otrivin spray for children in each nostril 1 to 2 times a day (every 8-10 hours).
Do not use more than 3 times a day.

Children aged 6 to 11 years (under adult supervision):
1 or 2 sprays of Otrivin spray for children in each nostril 2 to 3 times daily.
Do not use more than 3 times daily.

Otrivin for children should not be used in children under 2 years of age. Use in children aged 2 to 11 years should be under adult supervision. It is recommended to take the last dose of the medicine immediately before going to bed.
Do not use for longer than 10 consecutive days.

When not to use Otrivin for children

• if you are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• if you have had surgery performed through the nose, such as removal of the pituitary gland or surgery involving exposure of the dura mater (brain surgery performed through the nose or mouth).
• if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• if you have very dry nasal mucosa (rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis).