Otrivine

Otrivina is a nasal decongestant remedy that contains xylometazoline, a substance that quickly relieves nasal obstruction in cases of flu or cold, facilitating breathing.

Otrivina can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in the form of nasal drops for children or in the form of nasal gel for adults or children over 12 years old.

Otrivina Price

The average price of Otrivina is around 6 reais, which may vary according to the form of presentation and quantity of the product.

Indications of Otrivina

Otrivina is indicated for the treatment of nasal obstruction caused by colds, hay fever, other rhinitis and allergic sinusitis. In addition, it can also be used in cases of ear infections to help decongest the nasopharyngeal mucosa.

How to use Otrivina

The way to use Otrivina depends on the form of presentation, and the general guidelines are:

• Otrivine nasal drops 0.05%: administer 1 or 2 drops of the medicine every 8 to 10 hours, avoiding using more than 3 applications per day; Otrivine nasal drops 0.1%: apply 2 to 3 drops up to 3 times a day, every 8 to 10 hours; Otrivine nasal gel: apply a small amount of gel deeply in the nostril up to 3 times a day, every 8 to 10 hours.

To improve the effect of Otrivina it is recommended to blow your nose before applying the medicine and keep your head tilted back a few minutes after application.

Side effects of Otrivina

Side effects of Otrivina include nervousness, restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, headache, dizziness, tremors, irritation of the nose, local burning and sneezing, as well as dryness of the mouth, nose, eyes and throat.

Contraindications for Otrivina

Otrivina is contraindicated for pregnant women and patients with closed-angle glaucoma, transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, chronic rhinitis or after surgery with exposure of the dura mater.