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Asked for male, 32 years old from Ranchi
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Kindly use ortrivin containing sodium chloride for nasal blockage.
Do not use otrivin containing xylometazoline or any other content.
Otrivin s (nasal saline drops) can be used again and again for nasal blockage/mild cough/respiratory sounds/snorring.
It is salt water and safe in infants even if used again and again.
Don't place drops in both nose simultaneously as this will irritate the child as they breath from nose primarily. First place 2 drops in blocked nose and after 5-10 ...more
Do not use otrivin containing xylometazoline or any other content.
Otrivin s (nasal saline drops) can be used again and again for nasal blockage/mild cough/respiratory sounds/snorring.
It is salt water and safe in infants even if used again and again.
Don't place drops in both nose simultaneously as this will irritate the child as they breath from nose primarily. First place 2 drops in blocked nose and after 5-10 ...more
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ENT Specialist•Secunderabad
Stop using Otrivin drops , use Fluticasome nasal spray one spray in each nose daily in the morning. It takes 1 week to take effect. Also see a ENT Surgeon to rule out if you have DNS
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Asked for male, 24 years old from Calicut
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Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO), MB...read more
ENT Specialist•Bangalore
Please do not use any nasal drops.It is addictive.If you do not have any blocking of the nose then where is the need to use nasal drops.
Asked for male, 32 years old from Bhandara
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Asked for male, 47 years old from Mumbai
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Otrivin should not be use for more days, it causes rebound congestion that is dangerous! proper medications to be started.
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Hi take shwas kuthar ras twice a day....pranacharya asthamin capsule 1-1 twice a day...and pranacharya shwas vikarasav 2-2 tsf twice a day...1-1 drop of cow ghee in both nostrils at night time before sleep....take hot water steam....take pranacharya allergin capsule 1-1 cap twice a day with warm water...
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What is maximum period for which Otrivin Nasal spray can be used for deconjesting the blocked nose ?
It should not be used for a prolonged period of time (more than 2 weeks) Because it causes rebound process leading to persistent nasal obstruction called rhinitis medicamentosa.
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