Otrivin Q?

[Miaow]

Hi All,

EJ has a runny nose and my BF went to the chemist and came back with Otrivin nasal spray for her (I usually use a infact allergy med from my local chemist which has different drugs and I know she's ok with it). After looking up Otrivin on the net - I'm pretty wary of giving her this type of spray cause of this link (http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E18852570AC004C79E4 )

The thing with the spray also is the dose is the same for a 6mth old as a 6yo...

So basically my BF is annoyed cause I wont use it on her. What do others think would you use it on a 8mth old?

[melfunction]

I probably wouldn't...have a look on the box because one of them I know you cannot use during pregnancy, but I can't remember which one..If you can't use it during pregnancy, I would be wary of using it on a child under 1yr. You can get Otrivin junior though..

[Miaow]

Thanks KM - My Bf is going to return it tomorrow.

This is a junior one i think cause it's from 6mth up the dose is the same for a 6mth old as a 6yo though which is a hell of a size and weight difference :/

This info following is more on the adult use....


• It is not known whether xylometazoline nasal will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use xylometazoline nasal without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether xylometazoline nasal could be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.