Otrivin
Xylometazoline
Ingredients & Drug Type
Otrivin is listed as Respiratory containing Xylometazoline. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
- Active ingredient
- Xylometazoline
- Therapeutic class
- Respiratory
- Dosage form
- Spray
- Strength
- 0.1%
Dosing
- Adult
- بخّة في كل منخر 2–3 مرات يومياً
- Pediatric
- 0.05%
- Frequency
- حسب الحاجة
- Route
- inhalation
- Frequency: حسب الحاجة.
- Route: inhalation.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: اشطف الفم بالماء بعد كل استخدام
Medical Overview
Otrivin is listed as Respiratory containing Xylometazoline. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
Otrivin (xylometazoline) opens a blocked nose in minutes for up to 10 hours — and traps the careless: beyond 7 days it CAUSES congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa, true nasal spray addiction). Hard 7-day ceiling, pediatric strength only for 2-11, never under 2; the escape from dependence is saline + nasal steroid, not another bottle.
Uses / Indications
- Nasal congestion
- Asthma, allergic rhinitis, cough, or airway narrowing depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- حرقة أو لسعة أنفية عابرة
- جفاف أنف وحلق
- عطاس بعد البخة
- وصداع خفيف. الاستخدام المفرط: نزف أنفي وتهيج مزمن — وأهمها الاحتقان الارتدادي بعد اليوم السابع. القليل يُبتلع فخفقان وأرق لدى الحساسين.
- Tremor, palpitations, dry mouth, throat irritation, or hoarseness depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- **دون سنتين ممنوع** (وتركيز الأطفال حصراً من 2–11)
- بعد جراحات الغدة النخامية عبر الأنف
- الزرق مغلق الزاوية
- والتهاب الأنف الجاف الضموري. حذر: ضغط شديد غير مضبوط
- قلب متسارع
- فرط درق
- وتضخم بروستات شديد.
- Drug allergy or unsupervised inhaler use in severe breathlessness.
Warnings
- Do not use for more than 7 days (risk of rebound congestion)
- Severe breathlessness, blue lips, or no response to rescue inhaler needs emergency care.
Drug Interactions
- مع مضادات الاكتئاب القديمة (MAOIs وثلاثية الحلقات): تفاعل ضغط خطير — ممنوع الجمع وحتى أسبوعين بعدها. مع خافضات ومرفعات الضغط: تشويش. فموياته المزيلة للاحتقان (سودوإيفيدرين) معه = تراكب بلا داعٍ.
- May interact with heart medicines, some antidepressants, or QT-prolonging medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Learn correct inhaler technique.
- Rinse the mouth after steroid inhalers.
- Keep a written asthma action plan when relevant.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Otrivin?
Otrivin contains Xylometazoline and is categorized as Respiratory. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Otrivin?
Catalog dosing information includes: بخّة في كل منخر 2–3 مرات يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Otrivin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Otrivin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.