Otrivin Nasal Spray Adult

Do not use Otrivin Adult Nasal Spray:

• in children below 12 years of age.
• if you are allergic to xylometazoline or any other ingredients of this medicine. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
• if you have had the pituitary gland removed by operation through the nose.
• if you have undergone recent trans-nasal surgery (brain surgery where the operation was carried out through the nose or mouth).
• if you have narrow angle glaucoma (increased pressure in eyes).
• if you have chronic nasal inflammation with very dry nasal passages (rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis).
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply because Otrivin Adult Nasal Spray is not suitable for you in these circumstances.
• Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to recur or worsen.
• Otrivin Adult Nasal Spray is for nasal use only and contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative.
• Brief stinging sensation or sneezing may occur. Excessive use may damage lining of nose.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:

• have any other medical conditions [high blood pressure; heart disease (e.g. long QT syndrome); an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism); diabetes; difficulty in urinating and/or an enlarged prostate gland (prostatic hypertrophy); a tendency to have nose bleeds;
• have a rare tumour of the adrenal gland that produces high amounts of adrenaline and noradrenaline (phaeochromocytoma)].
• take any medicines for any other condition.
• if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Do not use Otrivin Adult Nasal Spray if you are pregnant.
• if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. Otrivin Adult Nasal Spray should only be used if recommended by your doctor.

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