Otrivine Congestion Relief Nasal Spray 10ml

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Adults and children aged 12 years and over should use one spray in each nostril up to three times a day as needed. Children aged 6 to 11 should take them for no longer than 5 days. Ask a pharmacist for advice about this. The common cold is caused by a virus. Germs from someone who is infected can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours 1. While people feel unwell with a cold, it is generally something that will pass, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant to deal with while you’re struggling with symptoms. They work by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in your nose, which helps to open the airways.

Some products may just contain decongestant medicine, but many are sold as "all-in-1" remedies that contain decongestants, painkillers or antihistamines. It's fine to use Otrivine congestion relief nasal spray alongside painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, assuming these are appropriate for you.Once inserted and sprayed, the active ingredient gets to work by constricting the blood vessels which become larger as a result of cold, flu or allergies. Otrivine congestion relief nasal spray contains the active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1%. This is a type of medicine called a decongestant. Decongestants that come as tablets, liquids or powders that you swallow are not recommended if you're breastfeeding. Vertically actuated pump (Freepod): 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 will need to be reprimed with 4 actuations.

They can help ease the symptoms of conditions such as colds and flu, hay fever and other allergic reactions, catarrh and sinusitis.Non-allergic rhinitis: this is the name given to inflammation inside the nose that isn’t caused by allergies like hay fever or animal dander. Causes for this condition include a viral infection, poor air quality, and hormone changes. 2 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. People who have taken the medicines phenelzine, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, rasagiline, selegiline or safinamide in the last 14 days. For reasons of hygiene, don't use the nasal spray if it has been more than 28 days since you first opened it. Once the vessels and tissue settles down you should have an easier time breathing. How Long Should Nasal Sprays Be Used For ?

The patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine will say who should not use it and who should get advice before using it. How to use decongestants Examples include pseudoephedrine (sometimes called by the brand name Sudafed). Types of decongestants Before using for the first time, 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 will need to be re-primed with 4 actuations. Be very careful not to spray in the eyes or mouth.

For nasal congestion caused by hay fever we recommend the Otrivine Allergy Relief Nasal Spray. The spray provides congestion relief within 2 minutes, as the active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride helps to open and clear the nasal passages by reducing nasal mucus and reducing the swelling of blood vessels to their normal size. For example, taking decongestants alongside some antidepressants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure. While many causes such as colds, sinusitis or hay fever will often go away on their own, getting relief can make you feel better if you are unwell. Nasal rinses and washes: saline nasal washes can be used to flush out mucus and help you breathe through your nose. You can buy nasal washes such as Otrivine Natural Daily Nasal from most supermarkets and chemists. To use, lean head forward slightly and insert nozzle into the nostril. Spray while breathing gently through the nose. Repeat in the other nostril. Allow the product to act for a few minutes before wiping the nose or blowing the nose if needed. It is thought that as many as 49% of people in the UK suffer from hay fever symptoms 4, and while there is no cure, using a nasal decongestant can help. What Otrivine nasal spray should be used for hay fever ?