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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Otrivine Child Nasal Drops is an effective decongestant which acts gently to clear a blocked nose within minutes and relieve excessive nasal secretions for up to ten hours.
Suitable for
Adults and children 6 years and over.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Dosage for children aged 6 - 12 years: 1 or 2 drops of solution in each nostril once or twice daily.
- Not more than 2 doses should be given in any 24 hours.
- Not to be used for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor.
- Parents or carers should seek medical attention if the child's condition worsens.
- Not to be used in children under 6 years of age.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not use continuously for more than five consecutive days. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not take with any other cough and cold medicines
If your child is taking other medicines, or is under a doctor's care consult your doctor before using Otrivine. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Expectant mothers should consult their doctor before using Otrivine for themselves.
For reasons of hygiene do not use this bottle more than 28 days after first opening it.
Each Otrivine pack should be used by one person only to prevent any cross infection.
Store below 25ºC. Protect from heat.
Do not use after the expiry date given.
Precautions
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Active ingredients
Xylometazoline Hydrochloride
Ingredients
Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Acid Phosphate, Disodium Edetate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Sorbitol, Hypromellose and Water.