Otrivin 0.1% Nasal Spray 10ml

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, always give Otrivin exactly as recommended below. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, especially in children and the elderly. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Otrivin 0.1% is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.
2 to 4 drops into each nostril, up to 3 times daily as needed. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril. It is recommended to make the last application shortly before retiring to bed.

For adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older: 2 to 4 drops into each nostril, up to 3 times daily as needed. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril. It is recommended to make the last application shortly before retiring to bed.

When must Otrivin 0.1% not be used?
Do not use Otrivin if:
- you are allergic to xylometazoline or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- you have undergone recent trans-nasal surgery (brain surgery where the operation was carried out through the nose or mouth).
- you have narrow angle glaucoma (increased pressure in eyes).
- you 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 because Otrivin 0.1% is not suitable for you in these circumstances.

Do not use Otrivin during pregnancy. If you are breast-feeding, Otrivin should be used only if recommended by your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Warnings and precautions
Do not use Otrivin 0.1% before talking to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the below apply:
You have high blood pressure
you suffer from a heart disease
you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
you suffer from diabetes
you have an enlarged prostate gland (prostatic hypertrophy)
you have a rare tumour of the adrenal gland that produces high amounts of adrenaline and noradrenaline (pheochromocytoma)
you are taking certain medicines used for treatment of depression. These medicines are:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI): do NOT use Otrivin 0.1% if you are taking or have been taking MAOIs within the last 14 days,
tri-cyclic and tetra-cyclic antidepressants.
Like other products for the relief of blocked nose, Otrivin 0.1% may give rise to sleep disturbances, dizziness, tremor in very sensitive patients. Consult your doctor if such signs prove troublesome.
Like other nasal decongestants, Otrivin 0.1% should not be used for more than 7 consecutive days. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Prolonged or excessive use may cause stuffiness in the nose to return or worsen.
Otrivin 0.1% is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.