Notes when using Otrivin nasal spray for children

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Otrivin nasal drops are used to relieve symptoms when children have a stuffy nose, aid in the removal of mucus. To ensure safety when using the drug, it is necessary to consult and prescribe the doctor. Parents should avoid buying and using drugs on their own.

1. What is Otrivin Nasal Spray?


Otrivin is a nasal drop for children when they have sinus damage due to many causes such as weather changes, colds, ... Otrivin with the main ingredient is Xylometazoline, which is made in small form and solution form with high content. 0.1 and 0.05 %.
Otrivin nasal drops for children are formulated as a product to help improve symptoms in the upper respiratory tract. With the mechanism of narrowing vasoconstriction, anti-congestion in the throat and nose, thereby helping to quickly relieve nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis in infants and young children.

Trắc nghiệm: các chỉ số cần chú ý về sự phát triển thể chất của trẻ

Chiều cao, cân nặng của bé ở từng giai đoạn nên là bao nhiêu là bình thường, bao nhiêu là bất thường? Cùng ThS.BS Ma Văn Thấm điểm lại xem bạn đã nắm được các chỉ số phát triển thể chất của bé chưa nhé!

The following content is prepared under supervision of Thạc sĩ, Bác sĩ y khoa, Ma Văn Thấm , Nhi , Phòng khám Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Dương Đông(Phú Quốc)

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The drug can be used even for children with nasal congestion with the following dosage:
Otrivin nasal drops 0.05% are used for infants up to 6 years old. Instill 1 to 2 times a day, 1 or 2 drops each time for children. Nasal drops 0.1% for children over 6 years old. Give the child 2 to 3 drops in each nostril, 3 to 4 times a day; Otrivin nasal spray for children has a dose of 0.1% for children over 6 years old, you spray the child 1 time in each nostril, can be repeated if necessary, 4 times a day.

Thuốc xịt mũi otrivin cho trẻ em
Thuốc xịt mũi otrivin cho trẻ em

2. Note when using Otrivin nasal spray for children


Otrivin nasal spray is only an adjunct product and does not have the function of replacing medicine. Therefore, when using as a spray or nasal drops for children, parents should note:
Do not use otrivin nasal spray for children who are sensitive to any of its ingredients; case of transsphenoid pituitary gland removal, epidural surgery; dry rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis; narrow angle glaucoma. Otrivin nasal spray for children should not be taken by mouth. This medicine is for nasal use only. Should rinse with water if this medicine gets into children's eyes.. Parents can only use Otrivin to relieve symptoms of a runny nose and a blocked child's nose. In case of severe rhinitis, consult a doctor for timely treatment to ensure the safety of your baby's health. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if your child has symptoms such as blurred vision, headache, dizziness, anxiety, fast or pounding heart, lightheadedness, lightheadedness, wheezing. wheezing, gasping sensation, rash. Otrivin nasal drops are used to relieve symptoms when children have a stuffy nose, help clear mucus. However, the use of the drug needs to be consulted and prescribed by a doctor, especially for children. Parents should avoid buying and using drugs for their children on their own.

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