What Are The Side Effects Of Intake Of Nasivion Paediatric Nasal Drops?

Posted on Sun, 23 Nov 2014

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Question : Hi doctor..my kid my mistake drank nasivion paediatric nasal drops, oxymetazoline hydrochlorode...Could it be dangerous, please advise..he would have swallowed close to 5ml..thanks

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
5ml should not cause harm

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

5ml of oxymetazoline should not cause harm. It might cause a small short term rise in blood pressure. Please be careful from next time

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar