Otrivine Congestion Relief Nasal Spray 10ml

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For nasal congestion caused by hay fever we recommend the Otrivine Allergy Relief Nasal Spray. The spray provides congestion relief within 2 minutes, as the active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride helps to open and clear the nasal passages by reducing nasal mucus and reducing the swelling of blood vessels to their normal size. You should not use Otrivine congestion relief nasal spray if you are currently taking a type of medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or have taken one of these medicines in the last 14 days. This is because the combination could cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis). MAOIs include the antidepressants phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid and moclobemide, and the anti-Parkinson's medicines selegiline, rasagiline and safinamide.

They should not be used by the following groups of people without getting advice from a pharmacist or GP first: People who have taken the medicines phenelzine, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, rasagiline, selegiline or safinamide in the last 14 days. The patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine will say who should not use it and who should get advice before using it. How to use decongestants For nasal congestion, we recommend Otrivine Sinusitis Relief Nasal Spray. The spray delivers an exact medicated dose of xylometazoline hydrochloride inside the nostril to relieve the nasal congestion as well as helping to ease the sinusitis pain and pressure that you may be feeling. It is thought that as many as 49% of people in the UK suffer from hay fever symptoms 4, and while there is no cure, using a nasal decongestant can help. What Otrivine nasal spray should be used for hay fever ?Once the vessels and tissue settles down you should have an easier time breathing. How Long Should Nasal Sprays Be Used For ? Examples include pseudoephedrine (sometimes called by the brand name Sudafed). Types of decongestants For example, taking decongestants alongside some antidepressants can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure. Decongestants: decongestant nasal sprays and drops – like Otrivine – can help clear your airways by reducing the swelling in your nose’s blood vessels. 8

Most decongestants can be bought over the counter from pharmacies without a prescription. Who can take decongestants Even though there is low absorption of xylometazoline into the bloodstream after using Otrivine congestion relief nasal spray, decongestants like this one are not usually recommended for use during pregnancy. This is because they work by constricting blood vessels and their safety in pregnancy has not been established. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or midwife for further advice. Decongestants that come as tablets, liquids or powders that you swallow are not recommended if you're breastfeeding. As well as resting, fluids and more, a nasal decongestant for sinusitis can help to relieve symptoms and help you breathe your best. What Otrivine Nasal Spray should be used for Sinusitis ?

Helps unblock your nose in as little as 2 minutes and lasts for up to 10 hours

It's fine to use Otrivine congestion relief nasal spray alongside painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, assuming these are appropriate for you. It's not known if xylometazoline passes into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding you should ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine. Non-allergic rhinitis: this is the name given to inflammation inside the nose that isn’t caused by allergies like hay fever or animal dander. Causes for this condition include a viral infection, poor air quality, and hormone changes. 2 Some products may just contain decongestant medicine, but many are sold as "all-in-1" remedies that contain decongestants, painkillers or antihistamines. Nasal congestion is when tissues and blood vessels within the nose become swollen, causing what we call a stuffy nose which sometimes comes with a runny nose, too. 2 What Otrivine nasal decongestant spray should I use ?