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Does Otrinoz Cause Any Side Effects On Babies?

Hi doc, could u plz tell me if there are any side effects of otrinoz on babies? my baby is 4 months old and the doc has prescribed him otrinoz-babies. however am not sure of regular use of it, as my baby's nose gets blocked everynight coz of temperature drop.plz help
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Otrinoz or Oxymetazoline is nasl decongestant drops. It is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age. Instead Normal saline nasal drops instilled into nostrils will be very much helpful.


Do get back to me for further queries

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Does Otrinoz Cause Any Side Effects On Babies?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Otrinoz or Oxymetazoline is nasl decongestant drops. It is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age. Instead Normal saline nasal drops instilled into nostrils will be very much helpful. Do get back to me for further queries Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon