Otrivin
Adult Nasal Metered-Dose Spray
Contains active ingredients including Xylometazoline
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Description:
Respiratory 1and2 Ear, Nose And Throat Otrivin Adult Metered Spray
Detailed Description:
Schedulding status S1 proprietary names (and dosage forms):Otrivin ® adult drops.Otrivin ® adult metered-dose spray.Otrivin ® PAED. Drops.Otrivin ® PAED. metered-dose spray.Composition:Otrivin adult drops and Otrivin adult metereddose spray: 1 ml contains 1 mg of xylometazoline hydrochloride.Preservative: 0.011% mass/volume benzalkonium chloride.Otrivin PAED. drops and Otrivin PAED. metered-dose spray: 1 ml contains 0.5 mg of xylometazoline hydrochloride.Preservative: 0.011% mass/volume benzalkonium chloride.Pharmacological classification:A16.1 nasal decongestants.Pharmacological action:Otrivin contains xylometazoline, which belongs to the group of the arylalkyl imidazolines.Otrivin has a vasoconstrictor action, producing decongestion of the nasal and pharyngeal mucosa when administered locally.The effect of Otrivin sets in within a few minutes and persists for several hours.Indications:Decongestion of naso-pharyngeal mucosa in colds, sinusitis, otitis media and to facilitate rhinoscopy.Identification:Drops, spray and metered-dose spray: clear, colourless solution.Presentation:Otrivin PAED. drops (0.5 mg/ml solution):Polyethylene dropper bottles containing 10 ml.Otrivin PAED. metered-dose spray (0.5 mg/ml solution):Polyethylene metered-dose spray bottle containing 10 ml.Otrivin adult drops (1 mg/ml solution):Polyethylene dropper bottles containing 10 ml.Otrivin adult metered-dose spray (1 mg/ml solution):Polyethylene metered-dose spray bottle containing 10 ml.Marketed by:Novartis Consumer Health a division of Novartis South Africa (Pty) Limited.Date of publication of this package insert:29 December 1986. ®Registered trade mark.Otrivin is an effective decongestant which acts to clear a blocked nose within minutes and relieves excessive nasal secretions for several hours.Useful for colds, sinusitis and otitis media.10 ml.
Pack size:
1 Pack
Quantity in pack:
1
Marketing description:
Ear, nose & throat topical nasal preparations decongestants.
Brand:
Otrivin