Otrivin for children, instructions for use

Often, ARI is accompanied by a runny nose, and if to adults it simply brings a lot of inconvenience, then children, especially breast-fed, can also face serious complications. In this case, the doctor can prescribe vasoconstrictor drugs, among the great choice of which is to pay attention to the "Otryvin" child, the instruction to which recommends that it apply even to babies younger than the year.

In addition, indications for the use of this drug are allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, eustachitis, preparation for diagnostic manipulation of nasal passages.

The action of the drug is due to the active substance, xitomethazoline, which narrows the blood vessels, thereby reducing edema and hyperemia in the nasopharynx. Thus, difficulty in breathing is eliminated . Relief comes fairly quickly and lasts for several hours.

"Otrivin" is available in different dosages, which makes it convenient to use it for children of different ages. You can also see the drug in the form of a spray. With local use, absorption is very low, respectively, the concentration of the substance in the blood plasma is so small that it is practically impossible to determine with the help of modern analytical methods.

Contraindications, which has "Otrivin" child, the instruction defines such: tachycardia, arterial hypertension, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism. It is not recommended that the drug should be sensitive to any component contained in the preparation. Children until one year are prescribed a medicine only after consultation with a doctor. In pregnancy and lactation it is worth assessing the relationship between benefit and risk for a woman and a child. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. With caution to apply "Otrivin" children's instruction recommends for diabetes, as well as patients who are hypersensitive to adrenergic drugs.

In rare cases, you can observe the following side effects. If we talk about local reactions, it's dryness, irritation, sneezing. Sometimes there may be arrhythmia, severe palpitations, dizziness, insomnia. With prolonged admission, depression is possible. With frequent use of the drug or in large quantities, there is a risk of nausea. An overdose of the remedy may be manifested by an increase in some side effects, such as increased pressure, rapid heart rate. Treatment should be done symptomatically. If any of the unpleasant symptoms appear, the use of drops or spray is canceled, and it is worthwhile to seek medical advice from a doctor. More than 10 days of treatment with this drug is not worth it, if there are no improvements, then you need to consult a specialist who, perhaps, will prescribe a similar remedy.

Very convenient to use aspirator "Otryvin Baby", which can be used for babies from birth to two years. With its help, it is possible to clean the spout even for newborns, and it is known that dirt and mucus that often accumulates in the nasal passages can impede the breathing of the child. The use of an aspirator is absolutely harmless and very convenient.

To moisten the nasal mucosa, use "Otrivin Baby" - drops containing isotonic saline solution. Such procedures are necessary both for the prevention of infectious diseases or inflammatory processes in the nasal cavity, and in the treatment of acute respiratory diseases and colds. Since the composition of the drug is practically harmless, unlike the vasoconstrictor "Otrivin" for children, the instruction does not recommend it only in case of sensitivity to the components included in it. Rinse the nose in babies can be daily 2-3 times a day, if necessary, you can and more often.