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Does Otrivine Nasal Spray Affect The Fetus?

I have been sick since 13 weeks pregnant and now i am 22weeks pregnant the pharmacist gave me otrivin nasal spray to use evwry time my nose was blocked and said it was safe to use I am worried and would like to know if my baby is ok and wont suffer any birth defects please help
posted on Sun, 24 May 2015
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Hello,

- Otrivin nasal spray is safe to use
- If you use Otrivin regularly, it can also cause nasal stuffiness. I would advise you not to use it for more than 7 days in a row and then give at least 2-3 day break.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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Does Otrivine Nasal Spray Affect The Fetus?

Hello, - Otrivin nasal spray is safe to use - If you use Otrivin regularly, it can also cause nasal stuffiness. I would advise you not to use it for more than 7 days in a row and then give at least 2-3 day break. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician