Otrivin and Burning: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2021

For Nasal Congestion "I would rather get an epidural than use this. The burning in the back of my throat was so painful, I would barely swallow. It even was painful in my ears. Perhaps I sprayed too much or tilted my head back more than I should have, but it BURNS. Congestion gone though. Now my nose is just super runny, and I think the back of my throat melted off."

• Mr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2022

For Nasal Congestion "Used Otrivin at 3 pm as my nose has been blocked up for 2 days. Within 5 to 10 minutes, my nose was clear, but my sinuses were destroyed. It's like when you get right to the edge of a sneeze and then you don't. You know that burning feeling, yeah, that. In my nose, throat, sinuses, and ears. It is now 10:30 pm, and I'm still in pain and running a fever of 38.5. There are other options out there... STAY AWAY."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "Horrible nasal spray! I followed instructions and only used 2 sprays in each nostril every 8 hours for only 1.5 days (not even the 3 days mentioned on the bottle). The third time I used it, it was horrible! My left nostril burned like crazy! I had a severe burning sensation for 20 minutes. And then after, my nostril felt sore. Never again! Not only that, my face was a bit sore, and my gums were a bit sore hours later. And I felt a headache coming on. Those side effects are not worth clearing up nasal congestion from a cold! Be aware, this nasal spray is dangerous! It could possibly damage the inside of your nose. I’ll never forget that burning feeling. It was like my nostril was on fire. I hope there is no damage at this point. And if there is, I hope it heals."

• Ani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2021

For Nasal Congestion "It's really bad. I will not recommend it to anyone. After my very first use, my nose is getting a burning sensation and is hurting for the past 20 minutes. The throat has also started getting a weird burning sensation after its usage."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "Otrivin gave me instant relief of nasal congestion. Like 1-2 minutes. Stinging sensation and reduce at 10 minutes. Bad taste once it passes the throat. For me, the benefit outweighs the side effects."