Often acute respiratory infections are accompanied by a runny nose, and if it simply causes a lot of inconvenience to adults, then children, especially infants, can also face serious complications. In this case, the doctor may prescribe vasoconstrictor drugs, among which there is a huge choice to pay attention to Otrivin Children's, the instruction to which recommends it to be used even by children under one year old.
In addition, indications for the use of this drug are allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, eustachitis, preparation for diagnostic manipulations of the nasal passages.
The action of the drug is due to the active substance, xitometazoline, which narrows the blood vessels, thereby reducing swelling and hyperemia in the nasopharynx. This eliminates shortness of breath. Relief occurs rather quickly and lasts several hours.
"Otrivin" is available in different dosages, making it convenient to use it for children of different ages. You can also find the drug in the form of a spray. With local use, the absorption is very low, respectively, the concentration of the substance in the blood plasma is so small that it is almost impossible to determine using modern analytical methods.
The contraindications that Otrivin has for children are determined by the instructions: tachycardia, arterial hypertension, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism. It is not recommended for hypersensitivity to any component contained in the drug. Children under one year of age are prescribed medicine only after agreement with the doctor. During pregnancy and lactation, it is worth assessing the ratio of benefits and risks for a woman and a child. In this case, the recommended dosage is not exceeded. With caution, Otrivin recommends children’s instructions for diabetes, as well as for patients with hypersensitivity to adrenergic drugs.
In rare cases, the following side effects can be observed. If we talk about local reactions, then this is dryness, irritation, sneezing. Sometimes arrhythmia, palpitations, dizziness, and insomnia may occur. With prolonged use, depression is possible. With frequent use of the drug or in large quantities, there is a risk of nausea. An overdose of the drug can manifest itself as an increase in certain side effects, such as increased pressure, rapid pulse. Treatment should be symptomatic. If any of the unpleasant symptoms appear, the use of drops or spray is canceled, and you should consult a doctor. For more than 10 days, the course of treatment with this drug should not be carried out, if there are no improvements, then you need to consult a specialist who may prescribe a similar remedy.
The Otrivin Baby aspirator is very convenient to use, which can be used by babies from birth to two years. With its help, it is possible to clean the nose even for newborns, but it is known that the dirt and mucus that often accumulates in the nasal passages can make the baby's breathing difficult. Moreover, the use of an aspirator is absolutely harmless and very convenient.
To moisturize the nasal mucosa, Otrivin Baby is used - drops containing isotonic saline. 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 infections and colds. Since the composition of the drug is practically harmless, unlike the Otrivin vasoconstrictor for children, the instruction does not recommend it only if it is sensitive to its constituent components. Rinse the nose in babies daily 2-3 times a day, if necessary, and more often.