OTRIVIN 0.1% 10 ml.

What is OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray and what it is used
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal Spray is indicated for the treatment of adults and adolescents over 12 years.
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal Spray is a nasal decongestant, which quickly clears congestion.
OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray quickly unblocks clogged your nose and enables you to breathe more easily. OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray is used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, hay fever or allergic rhinitis, sinusitis. The effect of OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray starts within a few minutes and lasts up to 12 hours. It is well tolerated even by patients with sensitive nasal mucosa.
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray may be used in an ear infection to help otbabvaneto of the nasopharyngeal mucosa covering the nasal passages and throat.
OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray may be prescribed by your doctor if you are going to have the nasal cavity.
OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray (Hydrating formula) contain ingredients that help prevent dryness and irritation of the nasal mucosa.

2. What you should know before using OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
Do not use OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray if you have:
allergy (hypersensitivity) to ksilometazolinov hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray indicated at the end of this leaflet (see section 6);
if you have recently done surgery through the nose;
if you have acute-angled glaucoma.
If there is any of the following, please tell your doctor or pharmacist for OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray is not suitable for you in these circumstances.

Take special care with OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray if you have any of the following diseases:
high blood pressure;
disease of the cardiovascular system;
overactive thyroid;
diabetes.
If there is any of these diseases, do not use OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray before checking with your doctor or pharmacist.

Like other drugs decongestants (nasal decongestants) OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray can cause sleep disturbances, anxiety and shivering in very sensitive patients. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms become troublesome.
Like other nasal decongestants OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray should not be used more than 10 consecutive days. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist. Prolonged or excessive use of the product may lead to re nasal congestion or deterioration.
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal Spray is not intended for use in the eyes or mouth. Do not exceed the recommended dose, especially in children and elderly patients.
children
OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray is not recommended to be used by children under 12 years.

Other medicines and OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
You should not use OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray if you are taking certain medicines to treat depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitors - MAOIs or tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants).
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and lactation
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray should not be used in pregnancy.
If you are breastfeeding, brisk 0.1% nasal spray should be used only after medical consultation.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.

Driving and using machines
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

3. How to use OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
Always use a OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray exactly as recommended below. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray is not recommended to be used by children under 12 years of age.

The recommended dosage is as follows:
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
concentration Age
application
OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray Adults and adolescents over 12 years
1 spray in each nostril 3 times daily. It is recommended that a range of 8 to 10 hours between doses. Do not exceed the maximum of 3 sprays in each nostril.
1. Clean nose.
2. Remove the protective cap.
3. Before the first use of OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal Spray perform several inflated to the advent of spray into the air. In subsequent use of OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray dosage spray pump will be ready for use. Be very careful not to spray in the eyes or mouth.
4. Hold the vial upright, with your thumb at the base and tip fingers.
5. Lean forward slightly and insert the nozzle into your nostril.
6. Press and simultaneously inhale gently through your nose.
7. Repeat in the other nostril.
8. Clean and dry the mouthpiece before putting the cap immediately after use.
9. In order to avoid possible spread of infection OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray should only be used by one patient.

If you use more than the amount of OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
If you take a large amount of OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray or in case of accidental ingestion, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to use OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
Do not take a double dose to make up.

4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, brisk 0.1% nasal spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms, which may be an allergic reaction:
difficulty breathing or swallowing;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat;
severe itching of the skin, red rash or severe edema.
Common side effects (may affect between 1 and 10 in every 100 patients):
Dryness or irritation of the nasal mucosa, nausea, headache, burning sensation at the application site.
Very rare side effects (may affect less than 1 in every 10,000 patients):
Allergic reactions (rash, itching), blurred vision, irregular or fast heartbeat.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. How to store OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
Keep out of reach of children!
Do not use OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal Spray after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that!
Store in the original package.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information
What OTRIVIN 0.1% Nasal spray
The active substance of OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray is ksilometazolinov hydrochloride. Each ml contains 1 mg ksilometazolinov hydrochloride.
The other ingredients are sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, sorbitol 70% (non-crystalline), methylhydroxypropylcellulose 4000 (hydration), sodium chloride, purified water.

Looks OTRIVIN 0.1% nasal spray and contents of the pack
Clear solution in a vial with a pump delivering just the right amount of product. The contents of the container is 10 ml.