It should not be used for a prolonged period of time (more than 2 weeks) Because it causes rebound process leading to persistent nasal obstruction called rhinitis medicamentosa.

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I am having breathing problem last 5months. Since I am using otrivin Nasal spray for two months. It cause any problem to me. Please reply me.

Dr. Shashank Agrawal

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines and Surgery(BAMS), Post Graduation Diploma in Emergency Medicines And Services(PGDEMS), MD - Alternate Medicine

Ayurveda, Ghaziabad

Hi take shwas kuthar ras twice a day....pranacharya asthamin capsule 1-1 twice a day...and pranacharya shwas vikarasav 2-2 tsf twice a day...1-1 drop of cow ghee in both nostrils at night time before sleep....take hot water steam....take pranacharya allergin capsule 1-1 cap twice a day with warm water...

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Why the nasal passage getting enlarged or bulged. Hence I use otrivin in drops to open it often. So what should I do to avoid using otrivin drops?

Dr. K.K. Patangay

ENT Specialist, Secunderabad

Stop using Otrivin drops , use Fluticasome nasal spray one spray in each nose daily in the morning. It takes 1 week to take effect. Also see a ENT Surgeon to rule out if you have DNS

I use otrivin adult nasal spray. When I pour 2.3 drops in my nose those sometimes just fo. Straight though my through and down. Is it harmful for men to just take those drops down.

Dr. Parveen Chawla

DORL, MBBS

ENT Specialist, Faridabad

I use otrivin adult nasal spray. When I pour 2.3 drops in my nose those sometimes just fo. Straight though my through...

Yes this is very harmful because you are using the side effect of the medicine for opening the nose, this causes rhinitis medicamentosa which is no response of the medicines to nose mucosa.

I am using otrivin nasal drop for the last 8 years due to nasal congestion. Now I am pregnant can I use otrivin or I will use any different nasal drop. Kindly answer my question.

Dr. Preethi P

MBBS, DGO - Gynaecologist & Obstetrician, Diploma in Advanced Gynaec Laparoscopic Surgery

Gynaecologist, Chennai

I am using otrivin nasal drop for the last 8 years due to nasal congestion. Now I am pregnant can I use otrivin or I ...

Mucolite sr capsule is best! twice daily for 5 days. Do not take otrivin. Use nasoclear which will cleanse the passage only. Though not good relief, it is safe for now. Also use karvol plus steam inhalation capsules and do steam inhale with water everyday.

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I am having breathing problem last 5months. Since I am using otrivin Nasal spray for two months. It cause any problem to me. Please reply me.

Why the nasal passage getting enlarged or bulged. Hence I use otrivin in drops to open it often. So what should I do to avoid using otrivin drops?

I use otrivin adult nasal spray. When I pour 2.3 drops in my nose those sometimes just fo. Straight though my through and down. Is it harmful for men to just take those drops down.

I am using otrivin nasal drop for the last 8 years due to nasal congestion. Now I am pregnant can I use otrivin or I will use any different nasal drop. Kindly answer my question.