Comparing Otrivin vs Oxytocin
| Otrivin (xylometazoline) | Oxytocin |
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| Otrivin (xylometazoline) | Oxytocin |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Nasal Congestion. Otrivin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding, Abortion. Oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about (xylometazoline) | More about Oxytocin | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Otrivin has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 57 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
Oxytocin has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Otrivin side effects |
View all Oxytocin side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Oxytocin prices |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other xylometazoline brands include: 4-Way Moisturizing Relief, Balminil Nasal Decongestant, Triaminic Decongestant Spray Nasal & Sinus Congestion | Pitocin | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with Otrivin:
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A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with Oxytocin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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