
About this medicine
Otrivin Saline is used to treat nasal congestion (blocked nose). It moisturizes and loosens the mucus inside the nose and provides rapid relief from nasal congestion due to the common cold or allergies. Otrivin Saline is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Before using this medicine, check the label. Tilt your head as far back as possible. Hold the dropper close to the nose. Make sure that you do not touch the nozzle. Squeeze the dropper gently so that the medicine gets placed in the nose.
Common side effects of Otrivin Saline include sneezing, nose irritation, abnormal taste, and cough. These are usually mild and resolve themselves. Let your doctor know if any of these persist or get worse. They may be able to help find ways to treat or prevent them.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are on any medication or are allergic to this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you miss any dose.
Uses
- Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Benefits
Otrivin Saline moisturises the inside of the nose, gives a soothing effect to the irritated skin inside the nose and provides rapid relief from nasal congestion that lasts for several hours. It is a safe medicine which can be used to treat congestion caused by colds or allergies such as hay fever. It should be used as prescribed and should not be taken for more than seven days in a row (preferably less). Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
How to use
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
How it works
Otrivin Saline is a purified salt solution. It moisturizes the inner surface of the nose and helps relieve stuffy nose due to common cold or allergies.
Common side effects
- Nasal irritation
- Sneezing
- Cough
- Abnormal taste
Not everyone gets these. Tell your doctor if any side effect bothers you or does not go away.
Safety advice
- PregnancySafe if prescribed
Otrivin Saline is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
- BreastfeedingSafe if prescribed
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Otrivin Saline, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Interactions with other medicines
-Lithium carbonate (Oral Route): Moderate Do not consume sodium-containing medicines with Lithium carbonate and Sodium Chloride. Your doctor may monitor your Lithium carbonate levels closely. Sodium Chloride may reduce blood levels of active form of Lithium carbonate. | -Tolvaptan (Oral Route): Moderate If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood sodium levels closely. Sodium Chloride may reduce blood levels of active form of Tolvaptan.
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product details
- Composition
- Sodium Chloride (0.74% w/v)
- Marketer
- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
- Marketer address
- 24-25 Floor, One Horizon Center Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 5 Gurgaon 122002, India
- Product form
- Liquid
- Pack
- bottle of 10 ml Liquid
- Therapeutic class
- RESPIRATORY
- Habit forming
- No
- Country of origin
- India
Frequently asked questions
What is Otrivin Saline used for?
Otrivin Saline is used to relieve nasal congestion by thinning thick mucus and moisturizing dry or irritated nasal passages. They help clear blocked noses and make breathing easier, especially during colds, allergies, or dry weather.
How do Otrivin Saline work?
Otrivin Saline works by loosening and thinning nasal secretions and by providing moisture to the nasal lining. This helps clear mucus from the nose and soothes dry or inflamed nasal membranes without causing rebound congestion.
How should Otrivin Saline be used?
For adults and children over 2 years, 1–2 drops can be put into each nostril as needed. For infants and babies up to 2 years, 1 drop in each nostril may be used as required. The drops should be applied gently with the head slightly tilted back.
Is Otrivin Saline safe for babies and during pregnancy?
Yes. Otrivin Saline can be used in infants, children, adults, and the elderly when used as directed. They are also considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as they do not enter breast milk and have no known harmful effects.
Where we deliver medicines
Medicine delivery reaches 32 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- Sanathnagar
- Amberpet
- ECIL
- Kukatpally
- Saidabad
- Uppal
- Jeedimetla
- Kachiguda
- Khairatabad
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nizampet
- Suchitra
- Tarnaka
- Vanasthalipuram
- Yousufguda
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Product information is from the manufacturer and the product label. It is for reference only and is not medical advice, so ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
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