Otrivin
Paediatric Nasal Metered-Dose Spray 10ml
Contains active ingredients including Xylometazoline
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Description:
Respiratory 1and2 Ear, Nose And Throat Otrivin Paed Met Spray 10 ml
Detailed Description:
Scheduling 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. ® 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:
10 ml
Quantity in pack:
1
Marketing description:
Ear, nose & throat topical nasal preparations decongestants.
Brand:
Otrivin