Otrivina is a nasal decongestant remedy that contains xylometazoline, a substance that quickly relieves nasal obstruction in case of flu or cold, facilitating breathing.
Otrivina can be purchased from conventional pharmacies in the form of nasal drops for children or in the form of nasal gel for adults or children over 12 years of age.
- The average price of Otrivina is around 6 reais.
- Which may vary depending on the form of presentation and the quantity of the product.
Otrivina is indicated for the treatment of nasal obstruction caused by colds, hay fever, other rhinitis and allergic sinusitis. In addition, it can also be used in case of ear infection to help decongest the nasal mucosa.
How Otrivina is used depends on the form of presentation and the general guidelines are:
To improve the effect of Otrivina, it is recommended to ring your nose before applying the medicine and keep your head tilted back a few minutes after application.
Side effects of Otrivina include nervousness, restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, tremors, nose irritation, local burns and sneezing, as well as dry mouth, nose, eyes and throat.
Otrivina is contraindicated in pregnant women and patients with closed-angle glaucoma, transphenoidal hypophysectomy, chronic rhinitis or after surgery with proper exposure from the mother.