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PAD Profile : Xylometazoline - Nasal congestion

Keywords :
Hay fever, hayfever, intranasal decongestants, decongestant nasal sprays, blocked nose
Brand Names Include :
Otrivine, Otrivine allergy relief

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Green
Important
Formulations :
  • Nasal drops
  • Nasal spray
Important Information :
Can be purchased for self care
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

Type
Document
Review Date
Guidelines (Local)
01 January 2024

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
05 April 2023
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Intranasal decongestant for up to 7 days if nasal blockage is a problem to allow penetration of intranasal corticosteroid 

Associated BNF Codes

12. Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
12.02.02. Topical nasal decongestants
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