Otrivin is owned by Haleon (the United Kingdom, LSE: HLN), which was separated from GSK on 18 July 2022.[1][2] Before Haleon, Otrivin was owned by GSK from 2015 to 2022.[2]
Otrivin is a nasal decongestant spray using xylometazoline, launched in 1953 and sold in more than seventy countries. It is one of the largest brands in a category otherwise dominated by local names.
GSK demerged its consumer healthcare business as Haleon, listing it in London and New York in July 2022. The business already contained Pfizer's consumer health portfolio, contributed to a joint venture in 2019, which is how Advil and Centrum came to sit alongside Sensodyne and Panadol.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Otrivin?
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The parent company of Otrivin is Haleon, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Otrivin Swiss or British?
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Otrivin originated in Switzerland in 1953, but it is owned today by Haleon, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Otrivin is a Swiss-origin brand under British ownership.
Since when has Haleon owned Otrivin?
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Haleon has owned Otrivin since 18 July 2022.
Who owned Otrivin before Haleon?
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Before Haleon, Otrivin was owned by GSK from 2015 until 2022.
Is Otrivin still owned by Haleon?
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Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Otrivin is still owned by Haleon. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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