Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
Formulary
12 Ear, nose and oropharynx
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12-02-02 Sympathomimetics
| Xylometazoline Otrivine® |
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Formulary
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Nasal drops 0.1% The CHM/MHRA has stated that non-prescription cough and cold medicines containing oxymetazoline or xylometazoline can be considered for up to 5 days’ treatment in children aged 6–12 years after basic principles of best care have been tried; these medicines should not be used in children under 6 years of age. |
 MHRA: Nasal decongestant sprays and drops containing xylometazoline hydrochloride / oxymetazoline hydrochloride: increased risk of rebound congestion, rhinitis medicamentosa, and tachyphylaxis with overuse |
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Links
Biosimilars policy statement- Lancashire and South Cumbria Infant Feeding Network - Diagnosis and Management of Milk Allergy and Intolerance Guideline
- LSCMMG: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: High Cost Drugs Commissioning Pathway
- LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
- MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
- MHRA: Nasal decongestant sprays and drops containing xylometazoline hydrochloride / oxymetazoline hydrochloride: increased risk of rebound congestion, rhinitis medicamentosa, and tachyphylaxis with overuse
- NICE CG147: Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management
- NICE CG184 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
- NICE CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
- NICE NG1: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: recognition, diagnosis and management in children and young people
- UKMI Q&A: Drug induced hypersalivation: Treatment options