Brand name:
OTRIVIN (Natru-Vent, Otrivin, Xylometazoline)
Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names :Otrivin Nasal Drops Otrivin Nasal Spray Otrivin Pediatric Nasal Drops

Canadian Brand Names : Decongest Nasal Spray Otrivin Nasal Drops Otrivin Nasal Spray Otrivin Nasal Spray with Eucalyptol Otrivin Nasal Spray with Moisturizers Otrivin Pediatric Nasal Drops Otrivin Pediatric asal Spray Otrivin With Measured-Dose Pump Otrivin Measured-Dose Pump with Moisturizers Description

Xylometazoline (zye-loe-met-AZ-oh-leen) is used for the temporary relief of congestion or stuffiness in the nose caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble.

This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

OTRIVIN (Natru-Vent, Otrivin, Xylometazoline) is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use or dose for your medical condition.

Xylometazoline is available in the following dosage forms:

Before Using OTRIVIN (Natru-Vent, Otrivin, Xylometazoline)

If you are using this medicine without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For xylometazoline, the following should be considered:

 

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you remember within an hour or so of the missed dose, use it right away. However, if you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage OTRIVIN (Natru-Vent, Otrivin, Xylometazoline)

Keep out of the reach of children.Store away from heat and direct light. Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

When OTRIVIN (Natru-Vent, Otrivin, Xylometazoline) is used for short periods of time at low doses, side effects usually are rare. However, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following occur:Increase in runny or stuffy nose.Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body

Blurred vision; dizziness; headache or light-headedness; hives; nausea; nervousness; pounding, irregular, or fast heartbeat; rash; shortness of breath; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; troubled breathing; trouble in sleeping; wheezing.Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Burning, dryness, or stinging of inside of nose; discharge of fluid from the nose; sneezing.Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.