Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Salt Composition : Sodium Chloride(0.75% w/v)
Bottle of 10ml Nasal Solution
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Otrivin Baby Saline Nasal Spray works by moisturizing the inner surface of the nose. It helps in providing relief from stuffy nose due to common cold or allergies. This medicine is for external use only. You should use it in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Otrivin Baby Saline Nasal Spray is a purified salt solution. It moisturizes the inner surface of the nose and helps relieve stuffy nose due to common cold or allergies.
As the sodium chloride intravenous preparations are directly administered to the circulation, the bioavailability of the components is 100%. Excess sodium is predominantly excreted by the kidneys, with small amounts lost in faeces and sweat.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Otrivin
Nasal irritation
Cardiac disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, edema, heart failure, hyperaldosteronism, hyperchloremia, hypernatremia, hypertension, hypervolemia, metabolic acidosis, renal artery stenosis, renal disease, renal failure, renal impairment.
Otrivin Baby Saline Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Otrivin Baby Saline Nasal Spray during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Sodium Chloride is a purified salt solution which works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels in the body.
sodium/water imbalance.
acidosis.
check the label for directions before use.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Otrivin Baby Saline Nasal Spray, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
The right way to use the nasal spray:
Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause the medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Q. Can I use Otrivin Baby Saline Nasal Spray for nebulizer?
Yes, Otrivin Baby Saline Nasal Spray can be used in the nebulizer. It is used to produce phlegm and sputum which can help to improve lung function in patients with lung diseases. It may also be used to dilute other medications to be inhaled through a nebulizer. However, all these uses would depend upon your doctor’s prescription.
