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Product Information of Otrivine Child Nasal Drops

DO NOT use the drops if your child:

• is under 6 years old • is allergic to xylometazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the drops (see Section 6) • has an inflamed nasal passage • is allergic to other decongestants • has had recent neurosurgery or nasal surgery • has heart or circulatory disease or hypertension • has diabetes • has hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) • has closed angle glaucoma • has an enlarged prostate gland • has phaeochromocytoma (a tumour of the nerves associated with the hormone glands) • is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or has stopped taking them in the last 14 days • is taking betablockers • has chronic nasal inflammation with very dry nasal passages (rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis) Do not use these drops in children under 6 years old. Take special care Before using the drops tell your doctor if your child: • is taking any other medicine or is under doctor’s care Like other products for the 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. If your child experiences hallucinations, restlessness or sleep disturbances stop using Otrivine Child Nasal Drops. Do not take Otrivine Child Nasal Drops for more than 5 days in a row. Prolonged or excessive use may cause stuffiness in the nose to return or worsen. Keep away from the eyes. Using other medicines Do not use these drops if your child is using other decongestants. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken any medicines (especially antidepressants, moclobemide, medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems, appetite suppressants, oxytocin or ergot alkaloids) 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 other ingredients Otrivine contains benzalkonium chloride which may cause nasal irritation.