'Otrivin': instruction of the indifferent.

The author of this article himself repeatedly took this drug, and that is why he wants to share his experience. The experienced "otrivinchik" knows how easy it is to get into a kind of dependence on metazoline preparations, so in this article I want to not only tell you about the method of using this medicine, but also some of the dangers, although the instinct that comes with the "Otrivin" spray, But rarely pay attention to.
So, "Otrivin" is a preparation of the so-called metazoline group, which includes drugs with such active substances as oxy-, xylo-, deoxy- and other metazolines. In itself, metazoline is a substance that, upon contact with the mucous membrane, causes vasoconstriction and, as a consequence, a decrease in its size. Naturally, getting on the nasopharyngeal mucosa, Otrivin quickly and effectively eliminates its swelling, which means that after ten, twenty minutes or so, we begin to breathe absolutely freely.
Going along with the drops or spray "Otrivin" instructions for use states that the drug gives a breathing effect for a period of about twelve hours. Typically, this is more than enough, if you did the injection before going to work - you can breathe freely until the very end of the day.
As a rule, after receiving the "Otrivin" returns home after work or school, he immediately injects himself with an additional dose, because he feels that his nose is again starting to "zaklydvat." So slowly begins metazolinovoy dependence - not physical, but rather, psychological.
The instruction in the "Otrivin" preparation box clearly states that it is strictly recommended not to take the drug for more than three consecutive days, since our mucosa is not ready to be constantly exposed to foreign chemicals. But who reads the instructions, if metazoline happiness has already begun to penetrate slowly into your brain? How can you deny yourself free breath if it is enough to just press the dispenser twice? That's why in most cases immediately after opening the spray box "Otrivin" instruction flies into the garbage can - you yourself know how best ... And then what?

And then a week passes, the second begins, and you have already cured a cold, but you can not cope with a runny nose. You used the first bottle of "Otrivin", bought a second ... Most likely, it will be followed by a third. And each time when you open a new bubble of the drug "Otrivin" instruction will remain without attention, although it contains all the answers to your questions.
The reason for your incessant "cold" lies in the fact that your mucous is accustomed to the fact that she does not need to be toned - her and so narrow the next dose of spray or drops. Thus, after stopping the spray, it swells to such a size that your breathing is again difficult, and when you wake up, you again and again look for the treasured vial. Do not run such a case - it's better right away, as soon as you realize that you are in a kind of dependence on the drug, start getting rid of it.
In order to get rid of metazoline addiction, we advise you to switch to a more sparing drug "Otrivin Baby", the instruction to which should also be read by you from cover to cover. Also, simultaneously with the transition to a drug with a lower dosage of active substance, it is advisable to start flushing the nose with sea water - for this purpose, sprays of the "Humer" type are ideal, which will return your necessary tonus to your mucosa. Regular washing will allow to return the mucous membrane to the normal mode of operation for one and a half to two weeks, after which you will forget about the sprays.
Be careful, and do not fall for the metazoline bait!