OTRIVIN DROPS
Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep
1MG, 0.05%
Novartis India Ltd.
| Pack size | 1's, 1's |
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| Retail Price | 69.61, 45.62 NPR |
Indications
OTRIVIN DROPS is used for:
Sinusitis, Nasal congestion, Seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Children under 12 yrs : 1 or 2 drops children's formula (0.05%) in each nostril 1-2 times daily.
Nasal spray: 1-2 sprays each nostril 3 times daily.
Not to be used in infants less than 3 months.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the preparation.
Precautions
The prolonged use or abuse of decongestants in general may lead to rebound congestion or drug induced rhinitis.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Increased heart rate or BP with sibutramine.
Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep :
Anxiety,Dizzy,Tremor,Overuse may cause rebound congestion,Topical products may cause local side effects such as nasal burning, stinging, dryness.
Mechanism of Action
Xylometazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has a vasoconstrictor effect by reducing swelling and congestion when applied to mucous membranes.
Note
OTRIVIN 1MG, 0.05% DROPS manufactured by Novartis India Ltd.. Its generic name is Xylometazoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Nasal prep. OTRIVIN is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on OTRIVIN DROPS is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.