Otrivine Child Nasal Drops 0.05% (10ml)

Otrivine Child Nasal Drops 0.05% are specially designed to relieve nasal congestion in children caused by colds, hay fever, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis. They are easy to use and allow you to apply the drops directly into the nose for targeted relief. The formula contains xylometazoline hydrochloride, which works quickly to reduce swelling in the nasal passages. As a result, it helps clear excess mucus and opens up blocked airways. This means your child can breathe more easily and feel more comfortable. Additionally, the gentle formulation makes it suitable for children while still providing effective relief when they need it most.

Active Ingredient

Xylometazoline Hydrochloride (0.05% w/v).

Other Ingredients

Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Acid Phosphate, Disodium Edetate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Sorbitol, Hypromellose and Water.

For children 6-12 years:

• Practise using the dropper to develop good dosage control.
• Clear and wipe your child’s nose
• Tilt your child’s head right back
• Apply drops to each nostril as per dosage instructions.
• 1 to 2 drops in each nostril once or twice daily. No more than 2 doses should be given in any 24 hours.

Precautions

• Not suitable for children under 6 years.
• Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Do not use if you have had recent brain surgery or have narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Contact a doctor before use if you have an overactive thyroid, diabetes, heart or circulation problems, high blood pressure, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking tri- or tetracyclic antidepressants.
• Do not use if you have had recent neurosurgery or nasal surgery, have narrow-angle glaucoma, have very dry or inflamed nasal passages, have an enlarged prostate, have an adrenal gland tumour (phaeochromocytoma), or are taking MAOIs/ betablockers or have stopped them within the last 14 days.
• To avoid possible spread of infection, this pack should only be used by one person.

Storage

• Store below 25°C.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• For reasons of hygiene do not use this bottle for more than 28 days after opening it.

Common side effects may include:

• Headache
• Nasal dryness
• Nasal discomfort
• Nausea
• Local burning sensation

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet.  

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.