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1 mg\/ml\u00a0nasal spray, solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Otrivin Menthol (without preservatives) is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Otrivin Menthol is used for the short-term treatment of nasal congestion in colds and\u00a0acute\u00a0sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otrivin Menthol is a nasal spray with a decongestant effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need to know before using Otrivin Menthol (without preservatives)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Otrivin Menthol (without preservatives)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
if you are allergic to xylometazoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li>
if you have had a pituitary gland operated on or after surgery where the meninges may have been damaged<\/li>
if you have glaucoma with a narrow ventricular angle (increased pressure in the eyes)<\/li>
if you have chronic rhinitis with very dry nasal passages ( rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis ).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply to you. Under these circumstances, Otrivin Menthol is not suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Otrivin Menthol if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you have high blood pressure<\/li>
you have cardiovascular disease (eg long QT syndrome)<\/li>
you have an overactive thyroid gland ( hyperthyroidism<\/li>
you have diabetes<\/li>
you have prostate enlargement ( prostate hypertrophy )<\/li>
you have a tumor in the adrenal gland that produces large amounts of adrenaline and norepinephrine ( pheochromocytoma )<\/li>
you are being treated with an antidepressant drug called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor ( MAOI ) or if you have been using it for the last 2 weeks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Otrivin Menthol without talking to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People who are sensitive to drugs with an adrenaline-like effect (eg\u00a0adrenaline,\u00a0ephedrine\u00a0) may experience\u00a0side effects\u00a0in the form of sleep disturbance, dizziness, tremors, palpitations, or high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and should therefore not use Otrivin Menthol without first talking to a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To avoid drug-induced nasal congestion, which can lead to physical drug dependence, Otrivin Menthol should not be used for more than 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otrivin Menthol should not be used in the eyes or mouth.\u00a0Do not exceed the recommended\u00a0dose, especially in children and the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Otrivin Menthol should not be used by children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Otrivin Menthol (without preservatives)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Treatment with Otrivin Menthol may be affected if this medicine is taken at the same time as tricyclic (eg clomipramine, amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (eg protein) antidepressants. Treatment with Otrivin Menthol may affect the effect of\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors.\u00a0This applies to concomitant use and when\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0have been used during the last two weeks before treatment with Otrivin Menthol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.\u00a0As a precautionary measure, Otrivin Menthol should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women unless directed to do so by a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Otrivin Menthol does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use Otrivin Menthol (without preservatives)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. . Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults and children over 12 years<\/em> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 spray shower in each nostril if necessary 2-3 times daily.\u00a0Do not use more than 3 spray showers daily in each nostril.\u00a0Used for a maximum of 10 consecutive days.\u00a0Another dose\u00a0according to the doctor’s prescription.\u00a0Each spray of Otrivin Menthol contains 0.14 ml of solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is recommended that the last dose of the day be taken just before bedtime. Other dosing takes place according to a doctor’s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When used for more than 10 consecutive days, Otrivin Menthol may cause nasal congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Sniff out the nose. Remove the clear plastic cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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