Otrivin O 0.05% Nasal Spray

Try oral antihistamine and apply ointment in nose to get deaddicted with otrivin you gave to determine youself do alom vilom for better air movements.

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.

Yes this is very harmful because you are using the side effect of the medicine for opening the nose, this causes rhinitis medicamentosa which is no response of the medicines to nose mucosa.

Mucolite sr capsule is best! twice daily for 5 days. Do not take otrivin. Use nasoclear which will cleanse the passage only. Though not good relief, it is safe for now. Also use karvol plus steam inhalation capsules and do steam inhale with water everyday.

You can use Otrivin S saline drops. Otrivin (Xylometazoline) is not indicated as it causes dryness and rebound increase in nose block with kids.