Otrivin (0.1%) nasal drops contains 0.1% xylometazoline with hypromellose and sorbitol. Xylometazoline: Relieves nasal congestion due to colds, hay fever or other allergic rhinitis and sinusitis Improves nasal airflow Provides rapid (within 2 to 5 minutes) and long-lasting (up to 12 hours) relief of nasal congestion Hypromellose and sorbitol: Soothes and moisturises to prevent dryness and irritations of the nasal mucosa Not to be used for Children under 12 years of age Only for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over 1 drop into each nostril, up to 3 times daily as needed. Do not exceed 3 applications daily into each nostril Do not use continuously for more than 7 consecutive days If cold symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist Clear the nose Tilt the head back as far as is comfortable or, if lying on a bed, hang the head over the side Apply the drops into each nostril and keep the head tilted back for a short time, to allow the drops to spread throughout the nose Clean and dry the dropper before replacing it in the bottle immediately after use To avoid possible spread of infection, the bottle should only be used by one person