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Can Otrivin Nasal Spray Be Used Instead Of Drops?
My kid had a ear pain and doctor diagnosed it as an infection related to cold and prescribed Otrivin Pediatric nasal drops along with Antibiotic and cold medicine. After coming home I realized that druggist has given nasal spray instead drops. Can I use Spray instead Drops? I am curious to know the difference between spray and drops and on what basis we need to use/choose them. Thank you.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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I hope the content of both spray and drops are same, the main difference between drops and spray is that the spray covers larger surface area of mucosa, but both have same purpose, if the contents are same, you need not worry, you can go ahead with it, take care.
I hope the content of both spray and drops are same, the main difference between drops and spray is that the spray covers larger surface area of mucosa, but both have same purpose, if the contents are same, you need not worry, you can go ahead with it, take care.
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