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A member asked:

What to do if overdose of otrivin paediatric(xylometazoline hydrocloride) a nasal spray ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: In order to wean you off of nasal decongestant spray, a course of nasal steroid and even oral steroid may be needed. See your doctor.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 12/31/2018

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A member asked:

Nasal mucus. Doesnt seem to stop. Taking a nasal spray with xylometazoline for temp relief. Any thing that can cure it permanently. Its not allergy.

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A member asked:

Is it safe for me to use a nasal spray decongestant containing xylometazoline hydrochloride if I'm also taking Xyzal (levocetirizine) (levoceterizine hydrochloride)?

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A member asked:

Blocked nose but not runny, keep having to use (Sodium Cromoglycate 2%, Xylometazoline HCL 0.025% nasal spray solution, doctor recommended) for temporary relief, otherwise I feel shortness of breath. Happening since a month.Should I continue using it?

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A member asked:

I have inflamed turbinates and was given a 10 day course of steroid spray plus xylometazoline spray (0.05%) with irrigation. Twice daily. Is that ok?

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A member asked:

M57, do you approve usage of nasal decongestant xylometazoline;antiallergic cetirizine;antibiotics as holistic approach to combat resistant flu/cold ?

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