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6693995-7 | Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Pressure Increased, Heart Rate Increased
on Apr 20, 2010 Male patient from DENMARK , weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: atrial fibrillation (What is atrial fibrillation?), blood pressure increased, heart rate increased. Otrivin dosage: 1 Mg/ml Daily.

6628767-2 | Coronary Artery Occlusion, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Stent Placement
Patient was taking Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: coronary artery occlusion, hypertension, myocardial infarction, stent placement on Mar 10, 2010 from NEW ZEALAND Additional patient health information: Male patient , 73 years of age, . Otrivin dosage: Unk, Qhs.

6613655-8 | Headache, Pruritus, Urticaria
Adverse event was reported on Feb 24, 2010 by a Female patient taking Otrivin (View Usage) (Dosage: Unk, Unk) was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Location: SWEDEN , 17 years of age, After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: headache (What is headache?), pruritus, urticaria.

6390579-5 | Angina Pectoris, Dyspnoea, Electrocardiogram St Segment Depression, Hypertension, Nasal Congestion, Palpitations, Sinus Tachycardia
on Oct 05, 2009 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 50 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: angina pectoris, dyspnoea, electrocardiogram st segment depression, hypertension, nasal congestion, palpitations, sinus tachycardia. Otrivin dosage: Every Half Hour, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with EPHEDRINE SUL CAP (Every Half Hour, Nasal) (View Ephedrine Sul Cap Review and Ephedrine Sul Cap Label ). Patient was hospitalized.


6384555-6 | Angina Pectoris, Chest Pain, Dyspnoea, Electrocardiogram St Segment Depression, Hypertension, Nasal Congestion, Palpitations, Sinus Tachycardia
on Sep 23, 2009 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 50 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: angina pectoris, chest pain (What is chest pain?), dyspnoea, electrocardiogram st segment depression, hypertension, nasal congestion, palpitations, sinus tachycardia. Otrivin dosage: Every Half Hour. During the same period patient was treated with EPHEDRINE (Every Half Hour) (View Ephedrine Review and Ephedrine Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6296198-3 | Nasal Congestion
Patient was taking Otrivin (View Usage). After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: nasal congestion on Jul 30, 2009 from GERMANY Additional patient health information: Female patient , 46 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Otrivin dosage: 2 Packages Per Week, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLPIDEM (View Zolpidem Review and Zolpidem Label ), DICLO DIVIDO (DICLOFENAC SODIUM) (View Diclo-divido (diclofenac Sodium) Review and Diclo-divido (diclofenac Sodium) Label ), TRIAM ^LICHTENSTEIN^ (TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE) (View Triam ^lichtenstein^ (triamcinolone Acetonide) Review and Triam ^lichtenstein^ (triamcinolone Acetonide) Label ), ALLERGOSPASMIN (CROMOGLICATE SODIUM, REPROTEROL HYDROCHLORIDE) (View Allergospasmin (cromoglicate Sodium, Reproterol Hydrochloride) Review and Allergospasmin (cromoglicate Sodium, Reproterol Hydrochloride) Label ), LISI HENNIG (View Lisi Hennig Review and Lisi Hennig Label ), IBUBETA (IBUPROFEN) (View Ibubeta (ibuprofen) Review and Ibubeta (ibuprofen) Label ).

6267837-8 | Product Quality Issue
Adverse event was reported on Jul 01, 2009 by a Female patient taking Otrivin (View Usage) (Dosage: Nasal ; 1 Or 2 Drops, 6 Or 7 Times Daily, Nasal) was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Location: BRAZIL , 29 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: product quality issue. During the same period patient was treated with SODIUM CHLORIDE (View Sodium Chloride Review and Sodium Chloride Label ), BUDECORT ^ASTRA^ (BUDESONIDE) (View Budecort ^astra^ (budesonide) Review and Budecort ^astra^ (budesonide) Label ).

6252984-7 | Product Quality Issue
on Jun 29, 2009 Female patient from BRAZIL , 29 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: product quality issue. Otrivin dosage: Nasal; 1 Or 2 Drops, 6 Or 7 Times Daily, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (View Sodium Chloride 0.9% Review and Sodium Chloride 0.9% Label ), BUDECORT ^ASTRA^ (BUDESONIDE) (View Budecort ^astra^ (budesonide) Review and Budecort ^astra^ (budesonide) Label ).

6222716-7 | No Adverse Event
on May 28, 2009 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 64 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: no adverse event. Otrivin dosage: 2 Sprays In Each Nostril 3 Times A Day, Nasal; 2 Sprays In Each Nostril 4 Times A Day, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), METFORMIN HCL (View Metformin Hcl Review and Metformin Hcl Label ), ATENOLOL (View Atenolol Review and Atenolol Label ), DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE (View Doxazosin Mesylate Review and Doxazosin Mesylate Label ), HUMULIN M3 (INSULIN HUMAN) (View Humulin M3 (insulin Human) Review and Humulin M3 (insulin Human) Label ), FUROSEMIDE (View Furosemide Review and Furosemide Label ), CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN (View Codeine Phosphate And Acetaminophen Review and Codeine Phosphate And Acetaminophen Label ), AMLODIPINE (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ).

6198658-2 | Product Quality Issue
Patient was taking Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: product quality issue on May 19, 2009 from CANADA Additional patient health information: Male patient , 51 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Otrivin dosage: Measured Dose, Qhs, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with RITANIL METAMORPHINE (View Ritanil Metamorphine Review and Ritanil Metamorphine Label ), COLLESTRATIN (View Collestratin Review and Collestratin Label ).

6194830-6 | Dyspnoea, Nasal Oedema, Panic Reaction, Scab, Sinus Disorder
Adverse event was reported on May 15, 2009 by a Female patient taking Otrivin (View Usage) (Dosage: Tid, Nasal) was diagnosed with hypersensitivity and. Location: CANADA , 32 years of age, weighting 119.9 lb, Patient had the following side effects: dyspnoea, nasal oedema, panic reaction, scab (What is scab?), sinus disorder.

6194812-4 | Device Failure
on May 15, 2009 Male patient from CANADA , 51 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: device failure. Otrivin dosage: Measured Dose, Qhs, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with RITANIL METAMORPHINE (View Ritanil Metamorphine Review and Ritanil Metamorphine Label ), COLLESTRATIN (View Collestratin Review and Collestratin Label ).

6112395-1 | Pregnancy
on Mar 11, 2009 Female patient from CANADA , 30 years of age, was diagnosed with sinus disorder and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pregnancy (What is pregnancy?). Otrivin dosage: Unk, 4-5 Times A Day, Daily Nasal.

6061376-5 | Dizziness, Hypertension, Tachycardia
Patient was taking Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), hypertension, tachycardia on Jan 29, 2009 from GREECE Additional patient health information: Male patient , 23 years of age, . Otrivin dosage: 1-3 Times Daily. During the same period patient was treated with DEXA RHINASPRAY DUO(DEXAMETHASONE ISONICOTINATE TRAMAZOLINE HYDROCHLOR (View Dexa-rhinaspray Duo(dexamethasone Isonicotinate Tramazoline Hydrochlor Review and Dexa-rhinaspray Duo(dexamethasone Isonicotinate Tramazoline Hydrochlor Label ).

6061375-3 | Ageusia, Anosmia
Adverse event was reported on Jan 28, 2009 by a Male patient taking Otrivin (View Usage) (Dosage: 1 Spray, Each Nostril, Once/single, Nasal) was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Location: CANADA , 18 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia.

6038333-8 | Anxiety, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Heart Rate Irregular, Nervousness, Restlessness
on Jan 13, 2009 Male patient from CANADA , 50 years of age, weighting 319.9 lb, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anxiety (What is anxiety?), dizziness (What is dizziness?), dyspnoea, heart rate irregular, nervousness, restlessness. Otrivin dosage: 1 Spray, 4 To 6 Times A Day, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with NASONEX (View Nasonex Review and Nasonex Label ).

6028268-9 | Incorrect Dose Administered, Syncope, Tremor, Vomiting
on Dec 31, 2008 Female patient from SWEDEN , child 8 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: incorrect dose administered, syncope, tremor, vomiting. Otrivin dosage: Nasal.

6000109-5 | Nasal Congestion
Patient was taking Otrivin (View Usage). After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: nasal congestion on Dec 05, 2008 from SWITZERLAND Additional patient health information: Male patient , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and. Otrivin dosage: Nasal.

5724446-4 | Abortion Spontaneous, Nasal Congestion
Adverse event was reported on Apr 16, 2008 by a Female patient taking Otrivin (View Usage) (Dosage: 1 Application To Each Nostril Twice A Day, Nasal) was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 28 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: abortion spontaneous, nasal congestion. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN (View Acetaminophen Review and Acetaminophen Label ), IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (View Ipratropium Bromide Review and Ipratropium Bromide Label ), MOMETASONE FUROATE (View Mometasone Furoate Review and Mometasone Furoate Label ).

5717291-7 | Blood Glucose Increased
on Apr 15, 2008 Male patient from GERMANY , child 4. years of age, was diagnosed with rhinitis and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood glucose increased. Otrivin dosage: Nasal.

5712540-3 | Insomnia
on Apr 04, 2008 Male patient from CANADA , 60 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: insomnia. Otrivin dosage: Qhs, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with SYMBICORT (View Symbicort Review and Symbicort Label ).

5705233-X | Insomnia
Patient was taking Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: insomnia on Apr 01, 2008 from CANADA Additional patient health information: Male patient , 60 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Otrivin dosage: Qhs, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with SYMBICORT (View Symbicort Review and Symbicort Label ).

5635648-X | Rash Macular
Adverse event was reported on Feb 11, 2008 by a Female patient taking Otrivin (View Usage) (Dosage: 2 Df, Q8h, Nasal) was diagnosed with sinusitis (What is sinusitis?) and. Location: GREECE , 38 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: rash macular. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN (1 Df, Tid, Oral) (View Amoxicillin Review and Amoxicillin Label ).

5618939-8 | Nasal Discomfort
on Jan 25, 2008 Male patient from GERMANY , 66 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with rhinitis and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: nasal discomfort. Otrivin dosage: Nasal.

5615775-3 | Rash Macular
on Jan 22, 2008 Female patient from GREECE , 38 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis (What is sinusitis?) and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: rash macular. Otrivin dosage: 2 Df, Q8h, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN (1 Df, Tid, Oral) (View Amoxicillin Review and Amoxicillin Label ).

5612341-0 | Disease Recurrence, Dry Mouth, Snoring
Patient was taking Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: disease recurrence, dry mouth, snoring (What is snoring?) on Jan 15, 2008 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Male patient , 77 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and. Otrivin dosage: 2 Spray In Each Nostril 3 Times A Day, Nasal; 1 Spray In Each Nostril At Night, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSAMINE (GLUCOSAMINE) (View Glucosamine (glucosamine) Review and Glucosamine (glucosamine) Label ), COD LIVER OIL FORTIFIED TAB (View Cod Liver Oil Fortified Tab Review and Cod Liver Oil Fortified Tab Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ).

5580175-1 | Arrhythmia, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma, Heart Rate Abnormal, Overdose, Palpitations, Prostatic Disorder
Adverse event was reported on Dec 17, 2007 by a Male patient taking Otrivin (View Usage) (Dosage: 40 Instillations A Day, Nasal) was diagnosed with rhinitis and. Location: GERMANY , 66 years of age, After Otrivin was administered, patient had the following side effects: arrhythmia (What is arrhythmia?), diabetes mellitus, glaucoma (What is glaucoma?), heart rate abnormal, overdose, palpitations, prostatic disorder.

5569495-4 | Abnormal Behaviour, Conversion Disorder, Nasal Congestion, Pharyngolaryngeal Discomfort
on Dec 06, 2007 Female patient from SWEDEN , 46 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: abnormal behaviour, conversion disorder, nasal congestion, pharyngolaryngeal discomfort. Otrivin dosage: 2 Sprays In Each Nostrils, Nasal. During the same period patient was treated with CORTISONE ACETATE (View Cortisone Acetate Review and Cortisone Acetate Label ).

5445776-X | Abortion Spontaneous, Nasal Congestion
on Aug 22, 2007 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 28 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Otrivin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: abortion spontaneous, nasal congestion. Otrivin dosage: 1 Application To Each Nostril Twice A Day, Nasal.


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Angela   Calgary 

11:09pm on Sunday, December 12th, 2010

I use otrivin for approximately 4 years, through two pregnancies. Both my children were born without... read more »

Faiza Khalid   Edmonton 

8:24pm on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

I accidently gave otrivin nasal drops to my 1 year old son through his mouth. I am bit concern about... read more »

Ken   Great Falls, MT 

1:59am on Sunday, April 26th, 2009

The Otrivin spray top was not working right so I took a couple of extra shots. Big mistake, I have o... read more »

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Be aware of the following potential Otrivin risks to be aware of: 1. Watch for any Serious adverse events, such as life-threatening situation, which can require an admission to hospital or longer-than-expected hospital stay, permanent disability, birth defect, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth with serious disease requires medical care to prevent permanent damage
2. Any potential Otrivin quality problem: suspected counterfeit product, potentially contaminated product indicated by suspicious odor or unusual color, inaccurate or unreadable product labeling
3. Potential Otrivin use error: mixing up products with similar drug names or packaging, taking wrong dose of a drug because of confusing dosing instructions on label
4. When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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Abnormal Behaviour
Abortion Spontaneous
Ageusia
Angina Pectoris
Anosmia
AnxietyWhat is Anxiety?
ArrhythmiaWhat is Arrhythmia?
Atrial FibrillationWhat is Atrial fibrillation?
Blood Glucose Increased
Blood Pressure Increased
Chest PainWhat is Chest pain?
Conversion Disorder
Coronary Artery Occlusion
Device Failure
Diabetes Mellitus
Disease Recurrence
DizzinessWhat is Dizziness?
Dry Mouth
Dyspnoea
Electrocardiogram St Segment Depression
GlaucomaWhat is Glaucoma?
HeadacheWhat is Headache?
Heart Rate Abnormal
Hypertension
Insomnia
Nasal Congestion
Palpitations
Product Quality Issue
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