Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops 10ml helps clear a blocked nose fast and with care. Adults and children over 12 can use it for colds, sinus pressure and hay fever. It uses xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1 percent to shrink swollen nasal blood vessels. Therefore airflow improves within minutes and relief can last for up to ten hours. Moreover, it is easy to dose with drops, which aids clear, simple nasal decongestant use. However, it is not for children under 12 or for long term daily use.

Key Features

• Fast blocked nose relief: Clears nasal stuffiness within minutes for quick, calm breathing comfort.
• Long lasting action: Offers up to ten hours relief, so sleep and daily tasks feel easier.
• Targeted decongestant drops: Xylometazoline 0.1 percent acts right on nasal lining to ease swelling.
• Helps allergy and sinus flare: Eases congestion from colds, sinusitis, hay fever and other allergic rhinitis.
• Suitable from age twelve: For adults and teens over twelve seeking fast, short term nose relief.
• Simple dosing schedule: Use two to three drops per nostril, up to three times each day.

What conditions does Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops help relieve?

The drops ease nasal blockage linked with the common cold and flu-like symptoms. They help relieve congestion from hay fever and other allergic rhinitis triggers. They also support relief in sinusitis, where swollen nasal passages cause pressure and stuffiness. They suit many short-term blocked nose issues across winter and allergy seasons.

Are there any side effects I should know about?

Some people may feel mild nasal dryness, irritation or brief stinging after use. Rare effects can include headache, nausea, heart palpitations or raised blood pressure. Very sensitive users may notice sleep issues, restlessness, dizziness or slight tremor. If symptoms seem severe or do not ease, stop use and seek medical help.

Can I use these drops with other medicines?

People taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors should not use Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops. Care is needed with other sympathomimetic decongestants or certain antidepressant medicines. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist if you take heart, blood pressure or mood-related medicines. Normal food or drink does not affect how these nasal drops work.

Patient Information Leaflet

Xylometazoline hydrochloride (0.1% w/v), sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, sodium acid phosphate, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol, hypromellose and water.

For adults and children over 12 years of age:
Use 2 to 3 drops in each nostril up to 3 times daily. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril.

Administration steps:

1. Clear your nose.
2. Lean your head back as far as is comfortable.
3. Apply the drops into each nostril and keep your head back for a short time.
4. Clean and dry the dropper before replacing it.

To avoid infection, only one person should use the bottle. Do not use the bottle for more than 28 days after first opening. Do not exceed the recommended dose, especially in children and the elderly. If more than the recommended amount is used, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use if you are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the ingredients, allergic to other decongestants, have had recent neurosurgery, have narrow angle glaucoma, have chronic nasal inflammation with very dry nasal passages (rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis), have an enlarged prostate gland, have a phaeochromocytoma, or are taking or have recently taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Do not use in children under 12 years old.

Speak to a doctor before use if you have an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes mellitus, heart or circulatory disease (including long QT syndrome), hypertension, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking tri- or tetracyclic antidepressants.

Prolonged or excessive use may cause nasal congestion to return or worsen. Otrivine may cause sleep disturbances, dizziness or tremor in very sensitive individuals. Otrivine contains benzalkonium chloride, which may cause nasal irritation.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date. Protect from heat. Do not use for more than 28 days after opening. Dispose of unused medicine safely.

Stop using the product and seek medical help immediately if you experience allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or severe itching with rash or raised bumps.

Common side effects include headache, dryness of the nasal membranes, nasal discomfort, nausea and local irritation. Uncommon side effects include nosebleeds. Very rare side effects include blurred vision and irregular or fast heartbeat. Other side effects include a burning sensation in the nose and throat. Report side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.