Xylometazoline (Nasal)

Brand Names : Otrivin Nasal Drops, Otrivin Nasal Spray, Otrivin Pediatric Nasal Drops, Decongest Nasal Spray, Otrivin Nasal Spray with Eucalyptol, Otrivin Nasal Spray with Moisturizers, Otrivin Pediatric Nasal Spray, Otrivin With Measured-Dose Pump, Otrivin Measured-Dose Pump with Moisturizers

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

When this medicine is used for short periods of time at low doses, side effects usually are rare. However, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following occur:

Increase in runny or stuffy nose

Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body

Blurred vision; dizziness; headache or light-headedness; hives; nausea; nervousness; pounding, irregular, or fast heartbeat; rash; shortness of breath; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; troubled breathing; trouble in sleeping; wheezing

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Burning, dryness, or stinging of inside of nose; discharge of fluid from the nose; sneezing

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.