What is Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal Spray?
Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal spray is used to treat nasal congestion and runny nose caused by the common cold. Each application delivers a measured dose of the active ingredients, Ipratropium Bromide and Xylometazoline Hydrochloride) which helps to relieve symptoms of congestion, runny nose, sinus pressure and sneezing.
Is Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal Spray right for me?
Do NOT give this product to children who are younger than 18 years of age or the elderly over 70 years of age and do NOT use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product (see ingredients tab for full list) or if you:
Are allergic to atropine or similar substances
Had your pituitary gland removed by surgery carried out through the nose
Have had brain surgery where the operation was carried out through the nose or mouth
Suffer from glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
Have a very dry nose (inflammatory nasal dryness, rhinitis sicca)
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you suffer from:
Heart Disease (e.g. long QT syndrome)
Raised blood pressure
Diabetes
An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
Difficulty in urinating and/or an enlarged prostate gland
Narrow-angle glaucoma (sudden build-up of pressure in the eye)
A tendency to have nosebleeds
Obstruction of the gut (small intestine)
Cystic fibrosis
Benign tumour of the adrenal gland that produces high amounts of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline or a particular sensitivity to adrenaline or nor-adrenaline as you may experience dizziness, tremor, rapid heart rate, raised blood pressure and sleeplessness
Side effects
Like all medicines, Otrivine can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them.
Stop using Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal Spray and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
Palpitations and increased heart rate - Affects less than 1 in 100 people
Signs of an allergic reaction - Such as difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat; severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised bumps
Disturbances in vision - Including blurred vision, worsening of glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye
Common mild side effects include:
Nose bleeding
Nasal dryness
Discomfort in the nose
Dry mouth
Altered taste sensation
Headache
See patient information leaflet for full information about the potential side effects caused by this product.
Important information
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