How should I use Otrivin to provide relief from symptoms of common cold in babies?
To help clear your child’s blocked nose due to common cold, try Otrivin (Otrivin Baby Saline, Otrivin Paediatric*, Otrivin Moist P*) for a simple method that gets to work quickly.
*refer product leaflet for more information
Why is blocked nose so troublesome for babies?
It’s quite common for babies and children to have a blocked nose. A blocked nose in your little one will usually be caused by the normal mucus collecting in the nose, which they may find difficult to clear on their own.2
We all know how horrible a blocked nose from a cold can make you feel. This discomfort can be even more troublesome for babies and young children, because it can affect how they feed and sleep, making them irritable and agitated – so it is not surprising that many parents are looking for effective and safe cold remedies for their child.
How can Otrivin help my child?
Otrivin Baby Saline, which contains isotonic saline solution and aloe vera, helps providing relief in blocked nose by loosening nasal secretions, making its removal easier. It also gently cleanses and moisturises the nasal cavity. Aloe vera provides further moisturisation, thus giving a soothing effect.1
Otrivin Paediatric nasal drops, which contains xylometazoline, provides relief in nasal congestion due to allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or cold. It helps to open up your child’s nasal passages by reducing any excessive nasal secretions, returning the swollen blood vessels to their normal size. It acts in 2 minutes and provide long lasting relief for up to 12 hours. Additionally, Otrivin Paediatric nasal drops offers a quick and simple method to help unblock and gently clean your child’s congested nose.4
Otrivin Moist P nasal drops provides relief in nasal congestion due to allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or cold. A nasal decongestant specially designed for children, it acts in just two minutes and provides long-lasting relief from nasal congestion for up to 12 hours. It also helps prevent dryness and irritation of nasal mucosa. This is because Otrivin Moist P nasal drops contains xylometazoline in aqueous solution of sorbitol and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) that helps prevent dryness and irritation of the nasal mucosa.3
When should I consider using Otrivin for my child?
Infants, children and adults often have difficulty breathing due to a build-up of mucus, crusting and dryness of the nasal mucosa. Mucus over-production is particularly common in babies and is a symptom of nasal congestion.2
In these situations, a baby or young child may have difficulty breathing, feeding and sleeping, which can cause them to become irritable and agitated.2
Using Otrivin (Otrivin Baby Saline, Otrivin Paediatric, Otrivin Moist P) can help relieve nasal congestion.1,3,4 You should always consult a doctor to understand the correct Otrivin Product suitable for your child, and the required dosage and duration before starting any treatment.
References:
- Otrivin Baby Saline Product Information Leaflet
- Otrivin Baby Nasal Aspirator_Soft Nozzle_cIFU Patient. Blocked nose in babies. Available from: https://patient.info/childrens-health/blocked-nose-in-babies-snuffles (last accessed April 2020)
- Otrivin Moist P Nasal Drops Product Information Leaflet
- Otrivin Paediatrivc Nasal Drops PIL
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