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Product Information of Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops

BEFORE YOU USE OTRIVINE ADULT NASAL DROPS

DO NOT use the drops if you:

• are allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the drops (see Section 6) • are allergic to other decongestants • have had recent neurosurgery. • have narrow angle glaucoma • have chronic nasal inflammation with very dry nasal passages (rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis) • have an enlarged prostate gland • have a rare tumour of the adrenal gland that produces high amounts of adrenaline and noradrenaline (phaeochromocytoma) • are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOIs) or have stopped taking them in the last 14 days. Do not use these drops for children under 12 years old. Take special care Before using the drops tell your doctor if you: • have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) • have diabetes mellitus • have heart or circulatory disease (e.g. long QT syndrome) • are pregnant or breast-feeding • have hypertension Like other products for relief of blocked nose, Otrivine may give rise to sleep disturbances, dizziness, tremor in very sensitive patients. Consult your doctor if such signs prove to be troublesome. Do not take decongestants for more than 7 days in a row. Prolonged or excessive use may cause stuffiness in the nose to return or worsen. Using other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are taking or have recently taken any medicines (especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors or other antidepressants) including those obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy or breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor before using Otrivine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Driving and using machines Otrivine has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines. Important information about some of the ingredients Otrivine contains benzalkonium chloride which may cause nasal irritation