Xylometazoline nasal and Pain: What Users Say

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

Xylometazoline nasal 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."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

Xylometazoline nasal for Nasal Congestion "This product was suggested by the pharmacy. Whilst it did clear the blockage, the pain was considerable. I stopped taking it after 2 days (using it as directed), but after 2-3 weeks I am still seeing blood when blowing my nose (especially after coughing). I would suggest being VERY careful about using Otrivin and avoid where possible."

• xox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2022

For Nasal Congestion "I can’t speak for all, but I had a pretty bad experience. I used this medication while I had COVID, in which I suffered an extremely blocked nose. It cleared my nose within seconds, and it lasted for about 9-10 hours. Incredible. However, I then had an anaphylactic reaction. Hives appeared on my wrists, and my throat was so swollen and in excruciating pain. I could not swallow a single thing. This was just after one spray in each nostril. My doctor has since confirmed I am allergic to xylometazoline. Please check with your doctor before use. I wouldn’t want anyone else to experience this."

• CT8...
• August 4, 2017

Xylometazoline nasal for Nasal Congestion "Good for the congestion, clears you up, however, used for only 1.5 days and the inside of my nose is raw and bleeding. The spray also has hurt/stung the back of my throat. Have used nasal sprays in the past, no other has ever had these effects."

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

Xylometazoline nasal 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

Xylometazoline nasal 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."

• M N...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2023

Xylometazoline nasal for Nasal Congestion "I do not recommend Otrivin. I have been suffering from pain in my nose and sinuses since using it."