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Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Spray. It is typically used for the treatment of Blocked Nose.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Otrivin Adult. If you also feel the same, then discontinue it and start only on doctor advice.
Is the use of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Otrivin Adult. It has very minor side effects for them, if any.
What is the effect of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray on the Kidneys?
There are no any side effects of Otrivin Adult for [Organ].
What is the effect of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray on the Liver?
Otrivin Adult is completely safe for [Organ].
What is the effect of Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Otrivin Adult for [Organ].
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal SprayAdult is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal SprayAdult since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal SprayAdult only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal SprayAdult is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray
You can take Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal SprayAdult with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal Spray
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Otrivin Adult Menthol 0.1 % Nasal SprayAdult with alcohol will be.
Yes, Otrivin can be discontinued without doctors advice if you are taking it by yourself. However, if it has been prescribed by your doctor and you are planning to discontinue it, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Otrivin can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Otrivin along with ibuprofen.
No, Otrivin is not a steroid. It contains xylometazoline which is a nasal decongestant that belongs to the class of drugs known as an alpha-adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic agent).
Yes, Otrivin can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Otrivin does not cause nosebleed (epistaxis). It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. In fact, it can be used to control nose bleed because it can cause constriction (shrinking) of blood vessels which can prevent the nose bleeding.
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