written by rhandly on 24/11/2014
I was on vacation in Canada and became congested. Sent hubby to store to get my usual nasal spray but they didn't have it. So, he bought Otrivin Menthol. I wish I could buy this stuff at home (NC). It is the best nasal spry I've ever used.
written by Daenarys on 07/02/2014
Had been suffering with extremely nose sinusitis related blockage since 2 days and could not get a wink of sleep due to the same... Otrivin was an instant relief, almost too good to be true solutions to my problem! Instant, complete decongestion and no burning sensation as is common with most nasal drops. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
written by ella13 on 16/11/2012
Found that this is the best product to use for a cold/allergies/sinuses! I suffer with my sinuses on a regular basis and always have at least one full blown cold every couple of months, especially in the summer when allergies are high. This unblocks my nose within 5 minutes and i can actually breath through my nose completely clearly! There are a couple of downsides though ive found that in the long run it does tend to leave my nose quite dry after a few days useage although this does eventually clear up. And also, it claims it lasts up to 10 hours which it definitely doesnt - with me its never more than 5 at the most! Long term its probably not the best to use and its obviously not the best thing to cure a cold but if you're wanting a quick fix this is amazing and i would reccommend!
written by itsleee on 14/06/2012
I severely suffer with hay fever and this is the only allergy relief that has worked. genuinely is great stuff, i don't understand why people have wrote bad about it maybe there not reading how to use it or maybe need a higher dosage!!
written by on 26/04/2012
I normally buy Sudafed Decongestant Nasal Spray which is brilliant but Boots didnt have any so they assured me that this had the same 'ingredients' and would do the job just as well. NO IT DOESNT - having used it twice I still cant breath so not looking forward to a night of sitting bolt upright in bed trying to get some sleep. Dont waste your money
written by on 06/04/2012
I've always found that relief from nasal congestion is immediate with Otrivine. It's great before bed, helps with sleep. I consider it a must for winter. And because it acts locally, there's less side effects. I often use it in conjuction with asprin if I also have a headache.
written by Bmw1234 on 14/02/2012
I decided to buy some nasal spray for the first time in my life! Only ever having used natural medicines and Ayurveda for nearly everything I have had including swine flu, A colleague recommended nasal spray when I had a blocked nose I gave it a shot bought this trash for £5.99 from my chemist, I tried it both nostrils, one dose it did not do anything for at least 30 minutes at which point one nostril was slightly free however very uncomfortable to breath eventually was runny and then became very very dry at the bottom but it was still runny, then a day after using this having had the cold for 4 days at this point for the first time ever I had bronchitis like/ pneumonia symptoms? Possibly due to the usage instructions of snorting it and squeezing I felt it running down my throat To make matters worse I'm pretty sure it aggravated and prolonged my blocked nose, and I had a blocked nose in addition to breathing difficulties and a persistent mucus cough with lung pain, At this point the doctor I went to said I have severe bronchitis symptoms and offered antibiotics but just said rest and could not give a timeframe for it to be over, In the end I went back to the natural stuff no antibiotics no benedryl nothing but a bottle of mixed ayurvedic oils for £1.49! I should never havs tried it! From the severity of my symptoms I was fine within 2 weeks! In my opinion don't bother, I never take any pharma medicine, do not waste your money, only reason you would buy this is because you don't know better luckily I know better, google Clove and cinnamon oil and see for yourself the research conducted and how it is more effective than antibiotics and stronger than penicillin with no side effects!
written by on 27/02/2011
Otrivine works exceptionally well and relieves the horrible and debilitating symptoms of blocked synises, congested tubes and the like. I recommend this product to many people.... but be warned...perhaps peculiar to me- but otrivine depressed me. Although I enjoyed the instantaneous relief of the nasal spray, after a few days usage I experienced the oddest sensation of gentle waves of darkness lapping at my heels. Strange but true. This sensation happened on more than one occasion and alarmed me sufficiently to make me very wary of the product. On quitting otrivine the symptoms of this "blackness" subsided- quickly, completely and totally. I can't be unique. Does anyone know why this would be a specific side effect?
written by on 15/06/2009
Otrivine Adult Menthol Nasal Spray is absolutely amazing, complete relief from a blocked nose quite scary how effective they are but brilliant just before sleeping as breathing becomes easy, they clear within 5 minutes! Both Sinuses. Amazingly effective, fast, long lasting, easy to take, not expensive, better than anything else.
written by on 29/10/2008
I only ever buy this product, the Otrivine Adult Menthol Nasal Spray when I have a cold. It eradicates symptoms of a cold. Well priced too
written by on 12/01/2008
well ive used loads of nasal sprays and i must say one spritz in each nostril and it worked! was very stuffy and sounded like i had a full blown cold ! used the otrivine and now its fine
written by Black Ghost 7 on 23/08/2007
I've used Otrivine Adult Menthol Nasal Spray and so has my partner on several occasions. I've found that this is a good product from a name you can trust. I formerly only knew this from their baby products, but must say this was a good adult product from them which helped clear my nose.
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