Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal Spray is a combination medicinal product consisting of two different active ingredients: xylometazoline hydrochloride and ipratropium bromide. Ipratropium bromide reduces nasal mucus secretion with fast acting effect usually obtained within 15 minutes and lasting for an average of 6 hours. Xylometazoline hydrochloride reduces nasal mucosal swelling giving it a fast acting decongestant effect.
How to Use
For adults (18 years and above), spray once in each nostril up to 3 times daily.
Instructions:
Blow the nose gently.
Remove protective cap.
Do not cut the nozzle. The metered dose spray is ready to prime before use.
Before the first application, prime the pump by actuating (depressing the pump) 4 times. Once primed the pump will normally remain charged throughout regular daily treatment periods. Should the spray not be ejected during the full actuation, the pump will need to be re-primed by actuating 4 times.
Hold the bottle upright.
Bend your head slightly forward and insert the nozzle into the nostril.
Close one nostril and press pump quickly while inhaling through the nose at the same time.
Repeat with the other nostril.
Clean and dry the nozzle before replacing back the cap right after use.
We would suggest that you try not to blow your nose for the first few minutes allowing the medicine to get to work.
Do not use continuously for more than 7 consecutive days. If symptoms persist consult your doctor or pharmacist. To avoid possible spread of infection, only one person should use each bottle.
Always read the label.
Warnings
- Do not use continuously for more than seven consecutive days
- If symptoms persist consult your doctor
- Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children
- Each Otrivine pack should be used by one person only to prevent any cross infection
- Do not freeze or use after the expiry date given
- Not for use in children under the age of 18 years
- Always read the label/leaflet
- Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice if you think the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak.
Ingredients
1 ml contains xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg, ipratropium bromide 0.6 mg. 1 puff contains 70 micrograms xylometazoline hydrochloride and 84 micrograms ipratropium bromide.
Also contains: Disodium edetate, glycerol (85%), purified water as well as hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH).
See patient information leaflet for more information
