Otrivine Adult Menthol Nasal Spray
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Otrivine Adult Menthol Nasal Spray
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active ingredient: 0.1% w/v Xylometazoline Hydrochloride
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Nasal spray, solution
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1. Therapeutic Indications
For the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, perennial and allergic rhinitis (including hay fever), sinusitis.
4.2. Posology and Method of Administration
Adults and the elderly: One application in each nostril 2 to 3 times daily.
Not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Route of administration: Nasal use.
4.3. Contraindications
Known sensitivity to xylometazoline. Patients with trans-phenoidal hypophysectomy or surgery exposing the dura mater.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Patients are advised not to take decongestants for more than seven consecutive days. Otrivine, like other preparations belonging to the same class of active substances, should be used only with caution in patients showing a strong reaction to sympathomimetic agents as evidenced by signs of insomnia, dizziness etc.
Caution is recommended in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, narrow angle glaucoma or diabetes mellitus.
Label warnings and precautions
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Do not use continuously for more than seven consecutive days. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor
• If you are pregnant or taking other medicines or are under a doctor's care, consult your doctor before using Otrivine
• Not to be used for infants or children under 12 years
• Each Otrivine pack should be used by one person only to prevent any cross infection
• For reasons of hygiene do not use this bottle for more than 28 days after first opening it
• Keep medicines out of the reach of children Additional leaflet warnings and precautions
• Do not use if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients of Otrivine
• Do not use if you have had recent neurosurgery
• Consult your doctor before using Otrivine if you have heart or circulatory disease
• Some patients who have sensitive nasal passages may feel some local discomfort when applying the product.
• Other side effects such as palpitations, nausea and headache are very rare
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
As for all sympathomimetics, a reinforcement of the systemic effects of xylometazoline by concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic or tetracyclic antidepressants, cannot be excluded, especially in case of overdose.
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
No foetal toxicity or fertility studies have been carried out in animals. In view of its potential systemic vasoconstrictor effect, it is advisable to take the precaution of not using Otrivine during pregnancy.
Label warning: If you are pregnant or taking any other medicines, or are under a doctor’s care, consult him before using Otrivine.
No evidence of any adverse effect on the breast-fed infant. However, it is not known if xylometazoline is excreted in breast milk, therefore caution should be exercised and Otrivine should be used only on the advice of a doctor whilst breastfeeding.
4.7. Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines
None.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The following side effects have occasionally been encountered: A burning sensation in the nose and throat, local irritation, nausea, headache and dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Systemic cardiovascular effects have occurred, and this should be kept in mind when giving Otrivine to people with cardiovascular disease.
In isolated cases, systemic allergic reactions and transient visual disturbances.
4.9 Overdose
In rare instances of accidental poisoning in children, the clinical picture has been marked chiefly by signs such as acceleration and irregularity of the pulse, elevated blood pressure and sometimes consciousness clouding.
There is no specific treatment. Appropriate supportive measures should be initiated.
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1. Pharmacodynamic Properties
Otrivine is a sympathomimetic agent with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, and is intended for use in the nose. It constricts the nasal blood vessels, thereby decongesting the mucosa of the nose and neighbouring regions of the pharynx. This enables patients suffering from colds to breathe more easily through the nose. The effect of Otrivine begins within a few minutes and lasts for up to 10 hours. Otrivine is generally well tolerated and does not impair the function of ciliated epithelium.
5.2. Pharmacokinetic Properties
Systemic absorption may occur following nasal application of xylometazoline hydrochloride solutions. It is not used systemically.
5.3. Pre-clinical Safety Data
Not applicable.
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1. List of Excipients
Benzalkonium chloride solution
Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate
Disodium edetate
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate
Sodium chloride
Menthol
Eucalyptol
Sorbitol
Macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate Purified water
6.2. Incompatibilities
None.
6.3. Shelf-Life
Unopened: 30 months. Opened: 28 days.
6.4. Special Precautions for Storage
Store below 25°C.
6.5. Nature and Contents of Container
Squeeze bottle of high density polyethylene and polypropylene, with a polyethylene nose piece.
Pack size: 10ml
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited Park View,
Riverside Way,
Watchmoor Park,
Camberley,
Surrey,
GU15 3YL United Kingdom.
Trading as: Novartis Consumer Health
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 00030/0118
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
01 October 1997/19™ August 2010
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
05/09/2013