In rare instances of accidental poisoning in children, the clinical picture has been marked chiefly by signs such as acceleration and irregularity of the pulse, elevated blood pressure and sometimes consciousness clouding.
There is no specific treatment. Appropriate supportive measures should be initiated.
None
The following side effects have occasionally been encountered: A burning sensation in the nose and throat, local irritation, nausea, headache and dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Systemic cardiovascular effects have occurred, and this should be kept in mind when giving Otrivine to people with cardiovascular disease.
In isolated cases, systemic allergic reactions and transient visual disturbances.
Not applicable.
Otrivine Adult Measured Dose Sinusitis Spray is a sympathomimetic agent with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, and is intended for use in the nose. It constricts the nasal blood vessels, thereby decongesting the mucosa of the nose and neighbouring regions of the pharynx. This enables patients suffering from colds to breathe more easily through the nose. The effect of Otrivine Adult Measured Dose Sinusitis Spray begins within a few minutes and lasts for up to 10 hours. Otrivine Adult Measured Dose Sinusitis Spray is generally well tolerated and does not impair the function of ciliated epithelium.
In a double-blind, saline solution (Otrisal) controlled study in patients with common cold, the decongestant effect of Otrivin was significantly superior (p<0.0001) to Otrisal saline solution based on rhinomanometry measurement at 1 hour after administration of the study drugs.
Systemic absorption may occur following nasal application of xylometazoline hydrochloride solutions. It is not used systemically.
None.
Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.
