Thursday, 4 February 2010

Poll:Do you approve Otrivin Nasal drops TV Advertisement

Yes 5 (4%)

No 95 (93%)

Could not care less 2 (1%)

Votes so far: 102
Poll closed
Dr Saumitra Kumar said...
No I am absolutely against the advertisement.It is going to ruin many more noses and breed a lot of rhinitis medicamentosa patients.It should be immediately taken off air.
January 29, 2010 11:25 PM
Mann said...
no, I m totally against advertising these drugs.
these drugs are to b prescribed by a doctor and only then used in the recommended dosage, otherwise there can be side effects also.
February 1, 2010 1:17 PM

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Dr. Narottam Puri
President - Medical Strategy & Quality
Fortis Healthcare Limited

To prevent rebound congestion, use over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays for no more than three days in a row. Prescription nasal sprays containing steroids don't cause this rebound effect, so they can be used on a daily basis for years
James T. Li, M.D. MAYO CLINIC

2 comments:

  1. Dr Saumitra Kumar29 January 2010 at 09:55

    No I am absolutely against the advertisement.It is going to ruin many more noses and breed a lot of rhinitis medicamentosa patients.It should be immediately taken off air.

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  2. no, I m totally against advertising these drugs.
    these drugs are to b prescribed by a doctor and only then used in the recommended dosage, otherwise there can be side effects also.

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