Otrivin spray 0.05%, 10ml

• Acute respiratory diseases with symptoms of rhinitis;

• acute allergic rhinitis;

• hay fever;

• sinusitis;

• eustachitis;

• otitis media (to reduce swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa);

• preparation of the patient for diagnostic manipulations in the nasal passages.

Children from 2 to 5 years old: 1 injection in each nasal passage 1-3 times / day.

Children from 6 to 11 years old: 1-2 injections into each nasal passage 2-3 times / day.

Should not be used more than 3 times / day. It is recommended to apply one last time just before bedtime.

The drug should be used under adult supervision.

1 ml of the drug contains:
Active ingredient: xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.5 mg.
Excipients: sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate - 5 mg, sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate - 1.7 mg, disodium edetate - 0.5 mg, benzalkonium chloride 50% solution - 0.1 mg (in terms of benzalkonium chloride - 0.05 mg), sorbitol 70% - 20 mg, hypromellose 4 thousand - 5 mg, sodium chloride - 4 mg, water - up to 1 ml. '

• Hypersensitivity to xylometazoline and other components of the drug;

• arterial hypertension;

• tachycardia;

• severe atherosclerosis;

• glaucoma;

• dry rhinitis or atrophic rhinitis;

• hyperthyroidism;

• condition after transsphenoidal hypophysectomy;

• surgical interventions on the meninges (in history);

• children under 2 years of age.

• With care: diabetes mellitus; pheochromocytoma; cardiovascular diseases (including ischemic heart disease, angina pectoris); hyperplasia of the prostate; with increased sensitivity to adrenergic drugs, accompanied by insomnia, dizziness, arrhythmia, tremor, increased blood pressure.

Otrivin Children's - spray is used for respiratory diseases with symptoms of rhinitis (runny nose).
Х Helps fight nasal congestion thanks to its active ingredient xylometazoline.
Х Moisturizing formula helps to reduce symptoms of irritation and dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Х Can be used in children over 2 years old. Relieves congestion after 2 minutes, maintaining the effect for up to 12 hours.

pharmachologic effect

A vasoconstrictor drug for topical use in ENT practice (decongestant). Xylometazoline has an alpha-adrenomimetic effect. It causes narrowing of the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa, eliminating edema and hyperemia of the nasopharyngeal mucosa. Facilitates nasal breathing with rhinitis.

OtrivinЃ is well tolerated by patients with sensitive mucous membranes; its effect does not prevent mucus separation. The drug has a balanced pH value characteristic of the nasal cavity.

The drug contains inactive components - sorbitol and hypromellose, which are moisturizers, which can reduce the symptoms of irritation and dryness of the nasal mucosa that occur with prolonged use of xylometazoline.

In therapeutic concentrations, the drug does not irritate the mucous membrane, does not cause hyperemia.

The effect occurs 2 minutes after application and lasts for 12 hours.

In vitro studies have shown that xylometazoline in humans inhibits the infectious activity of the rhinovirus that causes the 'cold'.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically in recommended doses, it is practically not absorbed, plasma concentrations are below the detection limit.

Side effect

From the immune system: very rarely - hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema, rash, itching).

From the nervous system: often - headache; rarely - insomnia, depression (with prolonged use in high doses).

From the senses: very rarely - a violation of the clarity of visual perception.

From the side of the cardiovascular system: rarely - a feeling of palpitations, increased blood pressure; very rarely - tachycardia, arrhythmia.

From the respiratory system: often - irritation and / or dryness of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, burning, tingling, sneezing, hypersecretion of the nasopharyngeal mucosa.

From the digestive system: often - nausea; rarely - vomiting.

Local reactions: often - burning at the site of application.

If any of the above side effects are aggravated, or the patient has noticed any other side effects, he should inform the doctor about it.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

The drug should not be used during pregnancy.

During lactation, use is possible only under the supervision of a physician and after a careful assessment of the risk / benefit ratio for the mother and the fetus. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Application in children

The recommended dose and duration of the drug should not be exceeded, especially in children.

When using the drug in children under 1 year of age, a doctor's consultation is required.

In children under 6 years of age, the drug should be used under adult supervision.

Use in elderly patients

The recommended dose and duration of the drug should not be exceeded, especially in elderly patients.

special instructions

It is not recommended to use continuously for more than 10 days.

The recommended doses should not be exceeded, especially in children and elderly patients.

Long-term (more than 10 days) or excessive use of the drug can cause a 'rebound' effect (rhinitis medicamentosa) and / or atrophy of the nasal mucosa.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms

Xylometazoline does not affect the ability to drive or use machinery.

Overdose

Symptoms: xylometazoline, when applied topically in an excessive dose or if accidentally ingested, can cause severe dizziness, increased sweating, a sharp drop in body temperature, headache, bradycardia, increased blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma and convulsions. Following an increase in blood pressure, a sharp decrease can be observed.

Treatment: Appropriate supportive measures should be taken with any suspicion of an overdose, in some cases, immediate symptomatic treatment is indicated under the supervision of a physician. These measures should include monitoring the patient for several hours. In the case of severe poisoning with cardiac arrest, resuscitation should last at least 1 hour.

Drug interactions

Xylometazoline is contraindicated in patients who are currently receiving MAO inhibitors or have received them within the previous 2 weeks.

The simultaneous use of tri- or tetracyclic antidepressants and sympathomimetic drugs can lead to an increase in the sympathomimetic effect of xylometazoline, so this combination is recommended to be avoided.