Nasal Spray Otrivin is intended for topical use in the treatment of ENT diseases. In addition to the spray, drops are produced for the nose of Otrivin for children and adults. The main active substance in the drug Otrivin is xylometazoline hydrochloride, which has a local vasoconstrictive effect. In addition, the composition of the drug includes a number of auxiliary components that vary quantitatively depending on the form and age of the agent.
Form release spray
Aerosol Otrivin is produced in the following forms:
- spray dosage 0.1% with menthol and eucalyptus;
- Spray Otrivin More for irrigation of the nasal mucosa with a content of purified sea water solution;
- spray dosed 0, 05% for children.
Pharmacodynamics of the preparation
Xylometazoline hydrochloride causes narrowing of the vessels of the nasal mucosa, eliminates hyperemia and edema in the nasopharynx, thus facilitating respiration in rhinitis. Included in the drug sorbitol and hypromellosis reduce irritation and eliminate the dryness of the epithelium of the nasal mucosa. At the same time, Otrivin facilitates the separation of mucus from the nasal cavity.
The beginning of the drug - 2-5 minutes after use.
The validity period is 12 hours.
Frequency of application - 1-2 times a day.
The duration of therapy is no more than 10 days.
Indications and contraindications for use
Spray Otrivin is actively used in the treatment of acute and chronic forms of rhinitis, as well as diseases such as:
- Pollinosis ;
- otitis;
- eustachiitis;
- sinusitis.
Contraindications for use are:
- atrophic rhinitis ;
- tachycardia;
- atherosclerosis;
- hyperthyroidism;
- glaucoma;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Only after consultation with the attending physician Otrivin can be used in the treatment of children under 2 years of age and pregnant women.
Spray analogues Otrivin
The pharmaceutical industry produces a number of structural analogues of the Otrivin spray, the active substance in which is also xylometazoline hydrochloride. Among the most popular are:
- gel and drops Galazoline with a pronounced vasoconstrictive and anticongestive effect;
- Spray and droplets Toosan - a drug that helps to narrow the blood vessels of the mucous membrane and to remove puffiness;
- spray and Influrin gel, which removes hyperemia and swelling of the nasopharynx;
- drops, spray to restore breathing through the nose Ximelin;
- Rhinostop - tablets, nasal drops and syrup for children.