In late autumn and winter, a seasonal epidemic of colds, acute respiratory viral infections and respiratory diseases begins. People try to get rid of a runny nose with nasal rinsing sprays. These medications clear the airways in the nose and help get rid of a runny nose. You can find many different nasal sprays in pharmacies. It is very important to choose the most effective and healing one.
Composition and properties
Nasal sprays containing saline solution have been around for decades. They contain additional substances that speed up healing.
Healing properties of nasal sprays:
- cleanse the nose of mucous secretions;
- relieve inflammatory processes;
- improve a person's overall well-being.
Some drops for a runny nose constrict small blood vessels. This may cause your nose to feel extra dry. Sprays moisturize the sinuses well and relieve discomfort.
The main component and basis of all sprays is saline solution or sea water, which has many healing properties. It heals scratches and cracks, relieves swelling and inflammation, and has a beneficial effect on mucous membranes. Sea water is rich in useful substances: it contains iodine, sodium, chlorine and other minerals.
The saline solution is a 0.9% sodium chloride solution. It effectively flushes out all pathogenic microorganisms from the nasal sinuses and relieves swelling. Saline solution in its pure form helps perfectly in the first days of a runny nose.
Aqualor soft 125 ml solution for nasal irrigation and rinsing
Instructions
on medical use of medical devices for consumers
Name of medical device
Means for irrigation and rinsing of the nasal cavity for children and adults:
"Aqualor® baby" 125 ml
"Aqualor® soft mini" 50 ml
"Aqualor® soft" 125 ml
"Aqualor® norm" 125 ml
Composition and description of the product
Means for irrigation and rinsing of the nasal cavity for children and adults “Aqualor® baby” 125 ml; "Aqualor® soft mini" 50 ml; "Aqualor® soft" 125 ml; "Aqualor® norm" 125 ml is an aerosol in a metal container with an anatomical nozzle for the nose and a plastic cap. The contents of the container are a transparent, colorless, odorless liquid with a slightly salted taste, which is a sterile solution of sea water (100 ml contains 30-33 ml of natural sea water), with an isotonic concentration of NaCl.
Does not contain preservatives. Not a medicine.
Distinctive features of the Aqualor® versions are shown in the table:
product name | Age of application | Spray nature |
Aqualor® baby* | From birth | Soft shower |
Aqualor® software Aqualor® soft mini | From 6 months | Shower |
Aqualor® norm | From 6 months | Jet |
*The Aqualor® baby nozzle is equipped with a restrictive ring that prevents deep penetration and injury to the child’s nasal mucosa.
Technical and functional characteristics:
Parameter name | Description |
Description and device of the product | Aerosol in a pressurized metal container. A four-layer bag with contents is placed inside the cylinder, equipped with a special one-way valve, which maintains the sterility of the contents throughout the entire period of use by preventing backflow of the contents and preventing ambient air from entering the bag. |
Filling volume | 50 ml, 125 ml |
Content characteristics | A transparent, colorless, odorless liquid with a slightly salty taste, which is a sterile solution of sea water (100 ml contains 30-33 ml of natural sea water), with an isotonic concentration of NaCl |
Content composition | natural sea water, purified water |
pH | 6,0 — 8,5 |
NaCl content | 8 - 11 g/l |
Storage conditions | Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight at temperatures between 5 °C and 25 °C. Keep out of the reach of children. |
Name and (or) trademark of the manufacturing organization
Aqualor® is a registered trademark of Nizhpharm OJSC, Russia
Application area
Means for irrigation and rinsing of the nasal cavity for children and adults “Aqualor® baby”, “Aqualor® soft mini”, “Aqualor® soft”, “Aqualor® norm” is used for the prevention and complex treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx (infectious, allergic, atrophic), conditions after surgical interventions in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, during the rise of colds, as well as for daily hygiene of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx.
Designed to remove mucus, reduce secretions, soften and remove crusts, and moisturize the nasal mucosa.
It has a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx, helps reduce nasal congestion and restore nasal breathing.
After rinsing the nasal cavity with a means for irrigation and rinsing the nasal cavity for children and adults “Aqualor® baby”, “Aqualor® soft mini”, “Aqualor® soft”, “Aqualor® norm”, the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs applied to the mucous membrane of the cavity increases nose, the duration of respiratory diseases is reduced, and the risk of infection spreading into the paranasal sinuses and ear cavity is reduced.
Conditions of use: for individual use and in medical institutions.
Indications for use:
- Prevention and complex treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx (infectious, allergic, atrophic):
acute and chronic rhinitis (runny nose)
- acute and chronic sinusitis (including sinusitis)
- acute and chronic adenoiditis
- allergic and vasomotor rhinitis
- subatrophic rhinitis (dry mucous membrane)
Contraindications for use
Individual intolerance to the components of the balloon contents.
special instructions
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not contraindications.
Mode of application
Before using the medical device, treat the anatomical attachment with boiling water or a solution of ethyl alcohol.
For children under 2 years old:
Nasal rinsing in a young child is carried out in a lying position:
- turn the child's head to the side;
— insert the tip of the balloon into the nasal passage, located on top, and rinse the nasal cavity for several seconds;
— remove the remaining washing liquid using an aspirator, repeat the procedure if necessary.
Carry out the procedure with the other nasal passage.
For children over 2 years old and adults:
- tilt your head to the side;
— insert the tip of the balloon into the nasal passage, located on top, and rinse the nasal cavity for several seconds;
- remove the remaining washing liquid using a child’s aspirator/blow his nose, p
How to apply sprays
The spray is very easy to use. After washing and blowing your nose, you need to close one nostril with your finger and inject the spray into the second, then repeat this procedure with the other nostril.
A small child should be placed on his side and the medicine should be injected several times into the nostril that is at the bottom. After 5–10 minutes, you need to turn the baby over on the other side and drip the drug into the other nostril.
The medicine should be used until the runny nose goes away completely.
Nasal sprays are very effective and safe; they contain only proven beneficial ingredients. They are inexpensive and are sold in every pharmacy.
"Aqualor"
The bottle with the nozzle is very convenient; you can take it with you to study or work. "Aqualor" contains sea water and useful components for moisturizing the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity. It is absolutely harmless, does not cause allergies, so it can be used to treat small children.
Types of the drug:
- “Baby” - spray or drops for babies;
- “Soft” - useful for eliminating allergy symptoms, does not irritate mucous membranes, and moisturizes dry skin. The composition includes sea water (isotonic), so the drug has a gentle effect on the sinuses.
- "Forte" - a drug based on hypertonic sea water is necessary for the treatment of severe runny nose and infectious diseases. The medicine is prescribed to children over 2 years of age.
- "Extra Forte" - a spray with a hypertonic solution of sea water contains chamomile and aloe extract. Thanks to its composition, it destroys infection and strengthens the immune system.
Depending on the age and well-being of the patient, you can choose the most suitable type of Aqualor.
Nasal decongestants
A hypertonic solution of sea water (2.1%) helps to remove swelling of the epithelium and facilitate the discharge of mucus. Products based on it:
- Aqualor Forte with shower spray;
- Aqualor Extra Forte with aloe vera and Roman chamomile extracts and “jet” spray. Plant components enhance the antiseptic effect of sea water, have an anti-inflammatory effect and promote healing.
Hypertonic solutions restore nasal breathing even with severe nasal congestion, bacterial and medicinal rhinitis. It is used as part of complex therapy for the treatment of adenoiditis, sinusitis, and for rinsing the nasal cavity after surgical interventions.
Indispensable for the treatment of colds in pregnant and nursing mothers, when the use of vasoconstrictor drops is undesirable.
Aqualor Extra Forte is prescribed to children from the age of 2.
Aqualor Forte is approved for children from 1 year.
"Aquamaris Plus"
Dexpanthenol and isotonic sea water are the active ingredients of the drug. You can rinse your nose with it 8 times a day (but not more often) for 30 days.
Useful properties of Aquamaris Plus:
- heals injuries of the nasal mucosa;
- useful for sinusitis;
- relieves inflammation;
- effective for the prevention of sinusitis and rhinitis.
The medicine can be used by absolutely all patients, even small children, as well as pregnant and nursing mothers.
General information about the drug
Unlike many anti-runny nose remedies, Aqualor is a natural preparation based on simple sea water purified from possible impurities and bacteria. Sea water is a unique complex that contains a lot of macro- and microelements useful for the human body: iodine, calcium, chlorine, manganese, sodium, phosphorus, iron, copper and many others. Moreover, the drug does not contain any synthetic additives or dyes, which sets it apart from many others. Aqualor can be used by pregnant and lactating women; there are forms that can even be used in infants. This medical product meets international quality standards.
There are several types of Aqualor medical product:
- "Soft" is usually prescribed for allergic rhinitis, however, customers also note good effectiveness for infectious diseases. It contains an isotonic solution of sea water and is in the form of a “shower” spray.
- "Norm" is an isotonic solution of sea water. Thanks to a special nozzle, it creates a unidirectional “jet” spray, which ensures thorough rinsing of the nasopharynx, which is especially important for adenoiditis.
- "Baby" contains an isotonic solution of sea water. It is available in both drops and spray form. Aqualor baby nasal rinsing is suitable for children of any age, including children from birth. The Aqualor Baby spray nozzle creates a “soft shower” spray, which provides very gentle irrigation and rinsing of the baby’s nasal cavity. In addition, the nozzle has a restrictive ring that prevents injury to the delicate mucous membrane of the child’s nasal cavity.
- "Forte" contains a hypertonic solution of sea water with a high salt content. It reduces swelling of the nasal mucosa by removing excess fluid from the intercellular space due to the difference in osmotic pressure. Helps reduce nasal congestion and restore nasal breathing. The nozzle of the medical product Aqualor Forte creates a “shower” spray.
- "Extra Forte" contains not only a hypertonic solution of sea water, but also additional components - extracts of aloe vera and Roman chamomile, which have an additional anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and restorative effect. It is used to sanitize the nasal cavity and sinuses during sinusitis, including sinusitis and infectious chronic rhinitis.
Aqualor throat is designed to moisturize the throat and remove pathological contents from the surface of the mucous membrane. Reduces mucosal hyperemia, removes purulent plaque, has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, restorative effect.
"Aquamaris Strong"
Thanks to hypertonic sea salt, the drug has a strong effect on infection and inflammatory processes. This medicine can be given even to infants under 1 year of age.
"Strong" is prescribed for many diseases:
- sinusitis;
- rhinosinusitis;
- rhinitis.
For successful treatment, you need to spray the spray 3-4 times a day for 2 weeks. The medicine clears the nose of mucus and eliminates the cause of the disease.
"Marimer"
If nasal congestion does not go away for a long time, or your nose is constantly running, you need a strong cleansing spray. A liquid containing sea water is useful not only for diseases. "Marimer" can be used in a number of cases:
- for prevention if there is a high risk of contracting respiratory infections;
- during spring flowering, when there is a lot of pollen (a potential allergen) in the air;
- if there is a lot of dust or moisture in the air;
- after procedures and operations.
Marimer can be given to children. It is very important to strictly follow the instructions and not exceed the dosage.
"Humer"
A medicinal preparation made from isotonic sea water helps both adults and infants from 1 month. It can be used by pregnant and nursing mothers. “Humer” is an excellent drug for the prevention of any disease that causes nasal congestion. It will protect against viral and bacterial infections, as well as allergic manifestations.
Sprays for the treatment of runny nose have a simple composition and have a gentle effect on the nasal mucous membranes. They relieve nasal congestion and saturate the sinuses with micronutrients. The small bottle is convenient to carry with you.
Drugs for the treatment of bacterial rhinitis
For the treatment of bacterial rhinitis, it is advisable to use Aqualor Active medical products.
These varieties of Aqualor contain bubbles of carbon dioxide CO2 (concentration 0.4%).
Used for the treatment of acute and chronic bacterial rhinitis, recurrent rhinosinusitis. The leading role in these diseases is played by bacterial biofilms - colonies of bacteria that build protective polysaccharide membranes. This membrane protects microorganisms from any influence, including antibiotics.
Aqualor Active destroys bacterial biofilms.
Aqualor Active Soft is an isotonic solution of sea water, and Aqualor Active Forte is a hypertonic solution with bubbles of carbon dioxide CO2. Both forms have a "shower" spray. In case of severe nasal congestion, the second option is preferable, as it better relieves swelling of the mucous membranes.
Use during pregnancy and lactation is not limited. Indicated for children from 2 years of age.