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Hi. Im almost 16 weeks pregnant. My nose gets stuffy and blocked while sleeping at night so sometimes i use otrivin. Is using otrivin safe during pregnancy?
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Steam inhalation and warm water consumption
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Nasal stuffiness in pregnancy is very common (pregnancy rhinitis). Otrivin should be avoided or used as little as possible â not more than 2-3 days at a stretch. A much safer option is saline nasal spray (like Nasoclear) which can be used freely. Also try steam inhalation and sleep with your head slightly elevated.
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Please don’t send questions
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Yes it is safe but nasal congestion is common in pregnancy due to vasodilation
Along with otrivin try steam inhalation
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Dr. Induja B V
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
to be used only for minimum days (3-5 days ) not more than that . Try saline drops , steam inhalation . avoid dust , smoke areas and strong scents .
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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Ahmedabad
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
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24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you can use it once in a while .
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can use it occasionally.
Steam is a better option.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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