Each medicated Otrivine nasal spray can be used up to 3 times a day with one puff into each nostril.

To beat congestion while on the go we recommend the Otrivine Congestion Relief Nasal Spray. The sprays active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride works to narrow the nasal blood vessels, opening up the nasal passages and getting to work within 2 minutes. The ingredient, levomenthol provides an immediate fresh sensation. Non-allergic rhinitis: this is the name given to inflammation inside the nose that isn’t caused by allergies like hay fever or animal dander. Causes for this condition include a viral infection, poor air quality, and hormone changes. 2 Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is when someone has an allergic reaction to pollen, a fine powder from plants. Adults and children aged 12 years and over should use one spray in each nostril up to three times a day as needed. Otrivine Congestion Relief 0.1% Nasal Spray should not be used in children aged less than 12 years old.

Helps unblock your nose in as little as 2 minutes and lasts for up to 10 hours

The patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine will say who should not use it and who should get advice before using it. How to use decongestants Most decongestants can be bought over the counter from pharmacies without a prescription. Who can take decongestants

You should avoid using Otrivine congestion relief nasal spray alongside other medicines that contain decongestants, as you may be more likely to get side effects. It is thought that as many as 49% of people in the UK suffer from hay fever symptoms 4, and while there is no cure, using a nasal decongestant can help. What Otrivine nasal spray should be used for hay fever ?We would suggest that you try not to blow your nose for the first few minutes allowing the medicine to get to work. For nasal congestion caused by hay fever we recommend the Otrivine Allergy Relief Nasal Spray. The spray provides congestion relief within 2 minutes, as the active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride helps to open and clear the nasal passages by reducing nasal mucus and reducing the swelling of blood vessels to their normal size. They work by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in your nose, which helps to open the airways. Sinusitis is a swelling of the sinuses which is common after a cold or the flu 5 leading to a range of symptoms such as: Decongestant nasal sprays and drops should not be used for more than a week at a time because using them for too long can make your stuffiness worse.