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.
Means for activating local immunity
"Aqualor Protect" is a hypertonic solution with a salt concentration of 15 g/l, enriched with brown algae extract. The bottle is equipped with a spray dispenser.
Brown algae is rich in iodine, as well as potassium, sodium, iron, calcium, and selenium. The extract of this culture promotes rapid tissue regeneration, wound healing, normalization of gland function, and activation of the transport function of the ciliated epithelium.
But the main value is to create optimal conditions for the functioning of the immune system, namely macrophages, which are responsible for the active capture and destruction of bacteria, the remains of dead cells, and particles foreign or toxic to the body. Macrophages enter the blood vessels at the site of infection, exit the bloodstream into tissues, where they recognize and destroy foreign particles. These cells phagocytose, that is, they eat bacteria and their metabolic products. Macrophages also participate in the synthesis of antibodies, transmitting information about foreign organisms to the organs of the immune system.
"Aqualor Protect" is used in children from 6 months and adults.
Contraindications: allergies to components, hyperfunction of the thyroid gland.
Not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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.
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.
"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.
"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.
Types of Aqualor for children
From the first days after birth to the age of three, Aqualor Baby “soft shower” and Aqualor Baby “drops” will come to the rescue for the prevention of colds, treatment and care of the baby’s nasopharynx. Both drugs are a sterile isotonic solution of sea water that helps clear crusts from the baby’s nose and helps thin the mucus.
The “soft shower” sprayer has a convenient shape that matches the anatomical structure of the newborn and a restrictive ring that prevents excessive penetration into the nasal cavity.
After using the spray or drops, parents are faced with the question of how to clear the baby’s nose of mucus and liquid. After all, he doesn’t know how to blow his nose yet. The Aqualor Baby aspirator will come to the rescue - a device for mechanical cleansing of the nasal cavity. It consists of a reservoir with a filter for collecting mucus and two attachments - nasal for a child and oral for an adult.
The nasal end must be carefully inserted into the baby’s nostril and inhaled strongly, but not sharply, through the oral end. Mucus will accumulate in the reservoir. The filter makes it impossible for mucus to enter the adult's mouth and prevents its reverse movement. The procedure is done for each nostril separately. It can be repeated an unlimited number of times during the day.
After each use, the Aqualor Baby mechanical aspirator must be disassembled and washed in warm water and soap.
The kit includes a plastic storage case and three replacement filters.
"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.
Aqualor soft shower runny nose for irrigation and rinsing 150 ml
Release form
A metal balloon equipped with an anatomical nozzle for the nose and a plastic cap in a cardboard box with instructions for use of the medical product.
150 ml
pharmachologic effect
“Aqualor Soft”, a product for irrigation and rinsing of the nasal cavity for children and adults, 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 salty taste, which is a sterile solution of sea water with an isotonic concentration of NaCl.
Does not contain preservatives. Not a medicine.
Means for irrigation and rinsing of the nasal cavity for children and adults “Aqualor Soft mini”, “Aqualor Soft” 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 period of onset 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 Soft Mini”, “Aqualor Soft”, the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs applied to the nasal mucosa increases, the duration of respiratory diseases is reduced, and the risk of infection spreading into the paranasal sinuses is reduced. and ear cavity.
Conditions of use: for individual use and in medical institutions.
Indications
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)
Prevention and comprehensive treatment of respiratory infections (ARVI, etc.)
Daily hygiene of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx
Condition after surgical interventions in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Contraindications
Individual intolerance to the components of the balloon contents.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not contraindications.
Compound
natural sea water, purified water
Directions for use and doses
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 rinsing liquid using a child’s aspirator/blow his nose, repeat the procedure if necessary.
Carry out the procedure with the other nasal passage.
Instructions for sanitary treatment: before using the medical device, treat the anatomical attachment with boiling water or a solution of ethyl alcohol.
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.
Best before date
3 years. Use before the date indicated on the package.
