Therapy/Class:
Therapy:
Nasal Irrigating Solution
Class:
Inorganic Salt
Mechanism of Action:
It helps to cleanse the nasal cavities when the nose is blocked, by washing away the excess mucus or the allergen particles such as dust or pollen.
Indications:
- Relief of Nasal Congestion or Stuffy Nose
- Alleviation of Nasal Irritation
- Management of Dryness of The Nasal Passages
Dosage & Administration:
- Infants and toddlers up to 2 years: 1 spray/ nostril or 1-2 drops/nostril 2 to 3 Times a day.
- Children > 2 years: 1-2 spray/ nostril or 2-3 drops/ nostril 2 to 4 Times a day.
HOW SUPPLIED: NAZOPUMP SALINE NASAL SPRAY is available as Nasal spray in 20ml pack.
References:
- Huijghebaert S, Hoste L, Vanham G. Essentials in saline pharmacology for nasal or respiratory hygiene in times of COVID-19. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2021 Sep;77(9):1275-1293.
- Wabnitz DA, Wormald PJ. A blinded, randomized, controlled study on the effect of buffered 0.9% and 3% sodium chloride intranasal sprays on ciliary beat frequency. Laryngoscope. 2005 May;115(5):803-5.
- Werkhäuser, N., Bilstein, A., Mahlstedt, K. et al. Observational study investigating Ectoin® Rhinitis Nasal Spray as natural treatment option of acute rhinosinusitis compared to treatment with Xylometazoline. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 279, 1371–1381 (2022).