Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

Please note that you may need to be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.

You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.

Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal spray is used for the treatment of nasal congestion with runny nose (rhinorrhea) in connection with common colds.

Suitable for

It is suitable for adults above 18 years.

How to use

It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years or in the elderly above 70 years of age.

Adults: one puff in each nostril as needed, up to 3 times daily for maximum 7 days. Leave at least 6 hours between two doses. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril.

Administration:

1.  Always blow your nose before using the nasal spray.
2.  Remove the dust cap.
3.  Do not cut the nozzle. The metered dose spray is ready to prime before use.
4. Before the first application, prime the pump by actuating (depressing the pump) 4 times. Once primed the ump will normally remain charged throughout regular daily treatment periods. Should the spray not be ejected during the full actuation stroke, or if the product has not been used for longer than 6 days, the pump will need to be reprimed with 4 pumps as initially performed.
5. Hold the bottle upright.
6. Bend your head slightly forward.
7. Close one nostril by placing your finger against the side of your nose and insert the spray tip into the other nostril. Press the pump quickly while inhaling through the nose.
8. Repeat this procedure in the other nostril.

The effect occurs within 5-15 minutes.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

Visual disturbances, dizziness and fatigue have been reported. If affected, you should avoid driving, operating machinery.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

Nose bleeding, nasal dryness, nasal discomfort, congestion of the nose, dry and irritated throat, pain in the nose, dry mouth.

Storage

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

1 ml contains 0.5 mg xylometazoline hydrochloride and 0.6 mg ipratropium bromide.
1 puff contains 70 micrograms xylometazoline hydrochloride and 84 micrograms ipratropium bromide.