How long will relief take to achieve?
Generally, it should not take longer than 3 days. If you still have a congested nose after 3 days; consult your doctor.
What should a pediatric patient take as a dose for a congested nose?
For children 2 – 12 years: 1-2 sprays in needed nostril(s) every 8-10 hours, but not to exceed 3 daily doses. Discontinue use after 3 days.
Is there anything else I should know before using this product?
During the time you use the nasal spray, avoid blowing your nose for at least 5 minutes after using the spray. Blowing your nose too soon after may result in ineffectiveness if any of the medicine is blown out.
Are there any drug interactions associated with Otrivin?
Yes. There is 1 major drug interaction and 51 moderate drug interactions. There may be more undiscovered drug interactions as well. The major drug interaction is iobenguane I 131. A couple of the moderate interactions include maprotiline, formoterol, venlafaxine, salmeterol, and amitriptyline.