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A range of products to help relieve nasal congestion symptoms

A range of nasal decongestant products developed to relieve the symptoms of cold, allergy and sinusitis.

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A range of products for professional recommendation.

Recommend Otrivine Nasal Sprays for symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hayfever), sinusitis.

Otrivine Nasal Sprays provide relief from nasal congestion in as little as 2 minutes.^*

^*excludes Otrivine Extra Dual Relief 0.5 mg/ml + 0.6 mg/ml Nasal Spray and Otrivine Natural Daily Nasal Wash.

Recommend the Otrivine range to help patients to relieve nasal congestion symptoms

Otrivine Extra Dual Relief 0.5 mg/ml + 0.6 mg/ml Nasal Spray

A pharmacy-only medicine, available for you to supply and recommend in pharmacy, without a doctor’s prescription.

Suitable for use from 18 years and older

Do not use for more than 7 consecutive days.

Otrivine Natural – Daily Nasal Wash

Non medicated isotonic nasal wash with aloe vera.

3-in-1 daily nasal care – cleansing, moisturising, soothing. Cleans and restores the nose, allowing it to function as a natural filter.

100% natural – free of drugs, steroids and preservatives. Suitable for age 2 years+.

Otrivine Congestion Relief 0.1% Nasal Spray

Provides relief in as little as 2 minutes, lasts up to 10 hours

Relieves symptoms of nasal congestion in connection with the common cold, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hayfever) sinusitis. Combines the instant freshness of menthol with the decongestant power of Otrivine to help relieve even heavy forms of congestion

Suitable for use from 12 years and older

Do not use for more than 7 consecutive days.

Otrivine Blocked Nose Relief Nasal Spray

Provides relief in as little as 2 minutes, lasts up to 10 hours

Relieves symptoms of nasal congestion in connection with the common cold, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hayfever) sinusitis.

Suitable for use from 12 years and older

Do not use for more than 7 consecutive days.

Otrivine Adult Nasal Spray

Provides relief in as little as 2 minutes, lasts up to 10 hours

Relieves symptoms of nasal congestion in connection with the common cold, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hayfever) sinusitis.

Suitable for use from 12 years and older

Do not use for more than 7 consecutive days.

Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops

Relieves symptoms of nasal congestion in connection with the common cold, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hayfever) sinusitis.

Suitable for use from 12 years and older

Do not use for more than 7 consecutive days.

Otrivine Child Nasal Drops

Relieves symptoms of nasal congestion in connection with the common cold, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hayfever) sinusitis. Lasts for up to 10 hours.

Suitable for use for 6 - 12 years

Do not use for more than 5 consecutive days.

Otrivine Range Product Information

Product information – Otrivine Extra Dual Relief

Otrivine Extra Dual Relief 0.5 mg/ml + 0.6 mg/ml nasal spray, solution. (0.5 mg/ml xylometazoline hydrochloride and 0.6 mg/ml ipratropium bromide).

Indications: Symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion and rhinorrhea in connection with common colds.

Dosage: 1 puff in each nostril, up to 3 times daily, with at least 6 hours between doses. Maximum 3 applications daily into each nostril. Do not exceed the stated dose. Not for use longer than 7 days. Geriatrics: Limited experience of use in patients above 70 years of age.

Contraindications: Children and adolescents under 18 years. Known hypersensitivity to xylometazoline hydrochloride or ipratropium bromide or any excipients or hypersensitivity to atropine or atropine like substances. Patients with glaucoma, rhinitis sicca, atrophic rhinitis or following trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy or surgery exposing the dura mater.

Warnings and precautions: Use with caution in people with: hypertension, cardiovascular disease, long QT syndrome, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder stenosis, pheochromocytoma, on monoamine oxidase inhibitors treatment, on tri/tetra cyclic antidepressants (or have been on either within the last two weeks), on beta 2-agonist treatment, cystic fibrosis. Use with caution in patients predisposed to angle closure glaucoma, epistaxis or paralytic ileus. Immediate hypersensitivity including urticaria, angioedema and rash may occur. Caution in people sensitive to adrenergic substances, which may cause sleep disturbances, dizziness, tremor, cardiac arrythmias or elevated blood pressure. Do not use for more than 7 days. Avoid contact with eyes.

Side effects: See SPC for full details. Very common: epistaxis. Common: dysgeusia, rhinalgia, nasal congestion, headache, nasal dryness, nasal discomfort, nausea, application site burn, dizziness, throat irritation, dry throat, dry mouth. Uncommon: insomnia, parosmia, tremor, eye irritation, dry eye, palpitations, tachycardia, nasal ulcer, sneezing, dyspepsia, fatigue, corneal oedema, cough.

Price: £6.66 (ex. VAT)

Legal Status: P

Licence Number: PL 15545/0002.

Licence Holder: GlaxoSmithKline Dungarvan Limited, Knockbrack, Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.

Date of revision: October 2021
Product Information – Otrivine Congestion Relief

Otrivine Congestion Relief 0.1% Nasal Spray. (Xylometazoline Hydrochloride). Indications: For the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and sinusitis.

Dosage: Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: 1 spray into each nostril, up to 3 times daily as needed. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril. Do not use in children under 12.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy or surgery exposing the dura mater, narrow-angle glaucoma, rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, patients on MAOI treatment or who have received them in the last two weeks. Do not use in children under 12 years.

Warnings and precautions: Do not take for more than seven consecutive days. Use with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to adrenergic substances, with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism or diabetes mellitus. Patients with long QT syndrome may be at increased of serious ventricular arrhythmias. This medicine contains polyoxyl hydrogenated castor oil which may cause skin reactions.

Side effects: See SPC for full details. Common: Application site burning, nausea, headache, nasal dryness and nasal discomfort.

Price: £4.38 (ex. VAT)

Legal Status: GSL.

Licence Number: PL 44673/0151.

Licence Holder: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K.

Date of revision: May 2023.
Product Information – Otrivine Metered Dose Nasal Sprays

Otrivine Sinusitis Relief, 0.1% w/v Nasal Spray, Solution / Otrivine Blocked Nose Relief, 0.1% w/v Nasal Spray, Solution/ Otrivine Allergy Relief, 0.1% Nasal Spray. (Xylometazoline Hydrochloride). Indications: For the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and sinusitis.

Dosage: Adults, children over 12 years and the elderly: One application in each nostril up to 3 times daily. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril. Not suitable for children under 12 years.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to xylometazoline. Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy or surgery exposing the dura mater, narrow-angle glaucoma, rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, patients on MAOI treatment or who have received them in the last two weeks. Not to be used in children aged less than 12 years.

Warnings and precautions: Do not take for more than seven consecutive days. Use with Caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents, with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism or diabetes mellitus. Patients with long QT syndrome may be at increased of serious ventricular arrhythmias. Contains benzalkonium chloride, may cause irritation of the nasal mucosa.

Side effects: See SmPC for full details. Common: Application site burning, nausea, headache, nasal dryness and nasal discomfort.

Price: £3.96 (ex. VAT)

Legal Status: GSL.

Licence Number: PL 44673/0184.

Licence Holder: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K.

Date of revision: May 2023.
Product Information – Otrivine Adult Nasal Spray

Otrivine Adult Nasal Spray. (Xylometazoline Hydrochloride). Indications: For the treatment of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and sinusitis.

Dosage: Adults, children over 12 years and the elderly: One application in each nostril up to 3 times daily. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Otrivine. Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy or surgery exposing the dura mater, narrow-angle glaucoma, rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, patients on MAOI treatment or who have received them in the last two weeks. Use in children under 12 years.

Warnings and precautions: Do not take for more than seven consecutive days. Use with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism or diabetes mellitus. Patients with long QT syndrome may be at increased of serious ventricular arrhythmias. Contains benzalkonium chloride, may cause irritation of the nasal mucosa.

Side effects: See SmPC for full details. Common: Application site burning, nausea, headache, nasal dryness or nasal discomfort.

Price: £3.54 (ex. VAT)

Legal Status: GSL.

Licence Number: PL 44673/0149.

Licence Holder: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K.

Date of revision: May 2023.
Product Information – Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops

Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops. (Xylometazoline Hydrochloride). Indications: For the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and sinusitis.

Dosage: Adults, children over 12 years and the elderly: 2 or 3 drops in each nostril up to 3 times daily. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Otrivine. Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy or surgery exposing the dura mater. Narrow-angle glaucoma, rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, patients on MAOI treatment or who have received them in the last two weeks. Use in children under 12 years.

Warnings and precautions: Do not take for more than seven consecutive days. Use with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents, in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism or diabetes mellitus. Patients with long QT syndrome may be at increased of serious ventricular arrhythmias. Contains benzalkonium chloride, may cause irritation of the nasal mucosa.

Side effects: See SmPC for full details. Common: Application site burning, nausea, headache, nasal dryness and nasal discomfort.

Price: £3.13 (ex. VAT)

Legal Status: GSL.

Licence Number: PL 44673/0148.

Licence Holder: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, UK.

Date of revision: May 2023.
Product Information – Otrivine Child Nasal Drops

Otrivine Child Nasal Drops. (Xylometazoline Hydrochloride). Indications: For the relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, perennial, allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and sinusitis.

Dosage: Children between 6 and 12 years: 1 or 2 drops, in each nostril up to 2 times daily. Not to be used for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor. Not more than 2 doses should be given in any 24 hours.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Otrivine or any of the excipients. Concomitant use of other sympathomimetic decongestants. Cardiovascular disease including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism, closed angle glaucoma or trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy or nasal surgery exposing the dura mater, inflammation of the skin and/or mucosa of the nasal vestibule, rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis. Patients on MAOI treatment or who have received them in the last two weeks, beta-blockers. Use in children under 6 years.

Warnings and precautions: Do not take for more than five consecutive days. Use with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents, with occlusive vascular disease. Stop using Otrivine if restlessness, hallucinations or sleep disturbances occur. Contains benzalkonium chloride, may cause irritation of the nasal mucosa.

Side effects: See SPC for full details. Common: Application site burning, nausea, headache, nasal dryness and nasal discomfort.

Price: £3.54 (ex. VAT)

Legal Status: P.

Licence Number: PL 44673/0147.

Licence Holder: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K.

Date of revision: May 2023.