What Otrivin Paed Nasal Metered-Dose Spray Is And What It Is Used For
Decongestion of naso pharyngeal mucosa in colds, sinusitis, otitis media and to facilitate rhinoscopy.
Dosage
One puff of the metered-dose spray into each nostril, once or twice daily, are generally sufficient; a total of 2 applications a day should not be exceeded.
How To Take
Otrivin should be used after blowing the nose. Before the first application, prime the pump by actuating 4 times. Once primed, the pump will normally remain charged throughout regular daily treatment periods. If the spray is not ejected during the full actuation stroke, or if the product has not been used for longer than 7 days, the pump for the Otrivin Paed Nasal Metered-Dose Spray will need to be reprimed with 2 actuations. Otrivin Paed Nasal Metered-Dose Spray (0.5 mg/ml) are for nasal administration only, for children aged 2 up to 12 years of age: one puff of the metered-dose spray into each nostril, once or twice daily, are generally sufficient; a total of 2 applications a day should not be exceeded.
What Otrivin Paed Nasal Metered-Dose Spray Contains
Xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg per 1 ml.
Other Ingredients
Disodium edetate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, methylhydroxypropyl-cellulose, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sorbitol. Preservative: 0.011 % m/v benzalkonium chloride.
Therapeutic Classification
Nasal decongestants for topical use, sympathomimetics, plain.
