Otrivin Adult: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Otrivin Adult Information

Otrivin Adult is a prescription drug, available for use as Spray,Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blocked Nose.

The correct dosage of Otrivin Adult depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Otrivin Adult side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Otrivin Adult are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Otrivin Adult has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Otrivin Adult related warnings talks about Otrivin Adult's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Otrivin Adult contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Otrivin Adult have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Otrivin Adult is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Otrivin Adult Benefits
Otrivin Adult Side Effects
Otrivin Adult Contraindications

Otrivin Adult Benefits

Otrivin Adult is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Otrivin Adult Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 drop Dosage Route: translation missing: en.dosage.Intranasal Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 drop Dosage Route: translation missing: en.dosage.Intranasal Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 drop Dosage Route: translation missing: en.dosage.Intranasal Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Otrivin Adult Side Effects

No side effects of Otrivin Adult have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Otrivin Adult.

Otrivin Adult Related Warnings

Is the use of Otrivin Adult 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.

Moderate
Is the use of Otrivin Adult safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Otrivin Adult. It has very minor side effects for them, if any.

Mild
What is the effect of Otrivin Adult on the Kidneys?

There are no any side effects of Otrivin Adult for [Organ].

Safe
What is the effect of Otrivin Adult on the Liver?

Otrivin Adult is completely safe for [Organ].

Safe
What is the effect of Otrivin Adult on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Otrivin Adult for [Organ].

Safe

Severe Interaction of Otrivin Adult with Other Drugs

Otrivin Adult should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Albuterol

Albuterol Tablet

Selegiline

Reserpine

Ipratropium

Formoterol

Otrivin Adult Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Otrivin Adult unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Otrivin Adult?

General precautions for Otrivin Adult

Frequently asked Questions about Otrivin Adult

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Otrivin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Otrivin with ibuprofen?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Otrivin a steroid?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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).

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Otrivin with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Otrivin cause nose bleed?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.