Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose

Composition Xylometazoline (0.05% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 10 ml Nasal Drops
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Phenylpropane Derivative
Action Class Sympathomimetics- Alpha-1 (Nasal)
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Manufacturer address 24-25 Floor, One Horizon Center Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 5 Gurgaon 122002, India

Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Conjunctivitis

Uveitis

Pupil dilation

Eye Irritation

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose is a nasal decongestant. It helps in opening up the nasal passages by reducing excessive nasal secretions and also reducing the swelling in the blood vessels in the inner surface of the nose. This provides temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Q: What if I forget to give Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose to my child?
A: If you miss a dose of Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Do check the medicine’s ‘expiry’ date before using it.

Do not give more than the recommended dose as it can lead to side effects.

Do not use it more than 3 times a day.

Prolonged use and abrupt stoppage of Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose can lead to complications. Follow the doctor’s prescription carefully.

One container of Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose should only be used only by one person. This is to avoid spreading infection from one person to another. Do not share the same medicine with others.

Encourage your child to inhale the steam as it may help relieve symptoms.

Q. Can I give Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose to my child continuously for more than 2 weeks if he has on and off nasal congestion?

Do not give Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose to your child for more than 10 consecutive days as it may lead to complications such as “atrophic rhinitis”. Also, make sure not to stop the medicine suddenly as doing so can cause ‘‘rebound congestion’’ in your child. Therefore, it is advised to follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Q. What if I give too much of Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose to my child by mistake?

An overdose of Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose can cause severe dizziness, perspiration, severely lowered body temperature, headache, bradycardia (low heart rate), hypertension, respiratory depression, coma, and convulsions. It may even cause high blood pressure followed by a fall in blood pressure. Moreover, children are more sensitive to toxicity than adults, so it is advised that you reach out to your child’s doctor immediately if this happens.

Q. How to use Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose in my child?

Before using Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose, ask your child to clear the nose by blowing gently. Ask your child to lay down and lookup. Tilt your child’s head back as far as comfortable, or if lying on a bed, keep the head over the side. Open the cap of the medicine container and without touching the nozzle to the nose, apply the medicine into each nostril. Ask your child to keep the head tilted back for a short time as that will allow the drops to spread throughout the nose. Replace the cap right after use. If the drop completely misses the nose, administer the drop again. If any part of the drop gets into the nose, do not administer the drop again. Repeat for the other nostril. Clean and dry the nozzle before replacing the cap right after use. To avoid the possible spread of infection, the bottle should only be used by one person.

Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away?

Call your child’s doctor if your child is bothered by signs such as insomnia, dizziness, tremor, irregular heartbeat, or elevated blood pressure after the use of Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose?

Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Otrivin Paediatric 0.05% w/v Nasal Drops for Fast Relief from Blocked Nose. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. In what position should I make my child sleep when he is having a stuffy nose?

To sleep with a stuffy nose, make your child lie on his back with a pillow to help the mucus drain out. Abstain your child from sleeping on the side position since it may increase the congestion in one or both nostrils.

Dry nose

Nausea

Headache

Burning sensation

Nasal irritation

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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