Otritas Nasal Drops

Otritas Nasal Drops belong to the class of medicine known as a decongestant. Otritas Nasal Drops is primarily used to treat nasal congestion (stuffy nose). It is also used to treat stuffy noses caused by sinus irritation, allergies, and the common cold. Nasal congestion is the blockage of nasal passage due to stuffed-up nasal fluid in the nose.

Otritas Nasal Drops contain Xylometazoline. Xylometazoline belongs to the class of 'decongestants'. It works by easing the inflammation and blocking of nasal passages by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and thus provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage.

Take Otritas Nasal Drops as recommended by your physician. You are advised to take Otritas Nasal Drops for as long as your physician has suggested it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience a burning sensation, dry nose, and sneezing. Most of these side effects of Otritas Nasal Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your physician.

Do not take Otritas Nasal Drops if you are allergic to Xylometazoline. Tell your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your physician if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), liver disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorder. Otritas Nasal Drops do not produce any effect on the ability to drive. Otritas Nasal Drops are not recommended for the use of children less than 12 years of age.

Otritas Nasal Drops treats nasal congestion or blocked nose in common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, perennial and allergic rhinitis. It consists of Xylometazoline. Xylometazoline is a decongestant and an antihistamine drug. It works by easing the inflammation and blocking of nasal passages by narrowing the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and reduces the swelling. This process provides temporary relief from nasal congestion and blockage. As an antihistamine drug, Xylometazoline provides relief from runny nose and sneezing by blocking the action of allergy-causing histamines.

Please inform your physician if you use any other medicines, including vitamin and herbal supplements, before using Otritas Nasal Drops. Otritas Nasal Drops should be used only when advised by physician in people with a recent history of nasal surgery, chronic nasal inflammation, glaucoma, and adrenal gland tumors (phaeochromocytoma). Otritas Nasal Drops should be cautiously used in patients with heart, liver, or kidney diseases, inflammation of air passages, thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid), enlarged prostate, urination problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Otritas Nasal Drops with proper consultation and caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Otritas Nasal Drops to prevent any unwanted side effects. Otritas Nasal Drops is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age, unless recommended by a child specialist.

• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
• Drink extra fluids while you take Otritas Nasal Drops to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.