Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Prolonged or excessive use: If symptoms continue for more than 3 to 5 days, stop using Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent) and contact your doctor. Excessive or prolonged use of Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent) may make congestion worse.
Medical conditions: If you have difficulty urinating because of an enlarged prostate, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, overactive Thyroid, advanced hardening of the arteries, or Diabetes, discuss with your doctor how Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Multiple users: Use of this nasal spray by more than one person may cause spread of infection.
Pregnancy: Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent), contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if xylometazoline passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent) have not been established for children less than 12 years of age.
Seniors: Seniors should use Otrivin Adult+Moisturizer (Xylometazoline-eent) with caution, as you may be more likely to experience side effects.