Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
intranasal gel
- Sodium chloride 0.22%
- Potassium chloride 0.17%
- Propylene glycol 15%
- Polyethylene glycol 20%
intranasal mist
- Sodium chloride 0.22%
- Potassium chloride 0.17%
- Propylene glycol 5%
- Polyethylene glycol 15%
Nasal Dryness
Relieves dryness and irritation to and around the nose (nasal passages) caused by: dry room air, allergies, low humidity, chronic sinusitis, nose bleeds, stuffy nose, cold/flu, winter dryness, CPAP / BiPAP, travel, or oxygen therapy
Adds moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick, crusty mucus, making it easier to remove
Mist: 1-2 sprays in each nostril q4hr or PRN
Gel: Apply gel around nostrils and under nose as often as needed; may be placed in nostrils to help relieve discomfort
Dosage Forms & Strengths
intranasal gel
- Sodium chloride 0.22%
- Potassium chloride 0.17%
- Propylene glycol 15%
- Polyethylene glycol 20%
intranasal mist
- Sodium chloride 0.22%
- Potassium chloride 0.17%
- Propylene glycol 5%
- Polyethylene glycol 15%
Nasal Dryness
Relieves dryness and irritation to and around the nose (nasal passages) caused by: dry room air, allergies, low humidity, chronic sinusitis, nose bleeds, stuffy nose, cold/flu, winter dryness, CPAP / BiPAP, travel, or oxygen therapy
Adds moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick, crusty mucus, making it easier to remove
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years
- Mist: 1-2 sprays in each nostril q4hr or PRN
- Gel: Apply gel around nostrils and under nose as often as needed; may be placed in nostrils to help relieve discomfort
Adverse Effects
None listed
Warnings
Contraindications
None
Cautions
Keep out of reach of children
Not for ingestion
Avoid contact with eyes
Use of same tube/spray by >1 person may spread infection
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
No known risk
Lactation
No known risk
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Nasal cavity moisturizer
NaCl and KCl amounts creates a hypotonic saline that works with the body’s own Na+/K+ pump to moisturize the nasal cavity
The propylene and PEG wetting agents ensure efficient distribution of the product and the salts
Unique compared with other intranasal salines; the hypotonic pH of 6.2 is the same as corticosteroid sprays and the normal pH of the nasal cavity; therefore, there is less stinging, less interference with adsorption of intranasal steroids, and it maintains the slightly acidic pH of the nose
Administration
Storage
Store between 30°C
Protect from freezing
