When to use
Otrivin Menthol provides relief from nasal congestion associated with sinusitis.
Precautions
You should not use Otrivin Otrivin Menthol 0.1% Metered Dose Nasal Spray for more than 7 consecutive days. It should not be used during pregnancy and breast feeding unless your doctor recommends it.
You should also consult your doctor before using the spray if you have any of the following medical problems:
· high blood pressure
· heart disease
· overactive thyroid
· diabetes
· phaeochromocytoma
· enlarged prostate
If you are being treated for depression with Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, then you should also consult your doctor.
DO NOT USE THE SPRAY:
· If you are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the spray.
· If you have had recent neurosurgery.
· In children under 12 years of age.
· If you are allergic to other decongestants.
· If you suffer from glaucoma.
· If you suffer from a condition that thins the lining of the nose (atrophic rhinitis).
· If you suffer from inflammatory nasal dryness (rhinitis sicca).
Further information
Otrivin Menthol is available in 10 ml packs. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the bottle.
Always read the patient information leaflet.