Image Credit: https://goo.gl/images/PJoMYV
Recently, a pharmaceutical company called Mundipharma launched a new product called Cold Defence Nasal Spray that aims to shorten the duration of a cold by up to 2 days.¹ Here is what you need to know about this product!
How does it work?
It’s powered by Carragelose – a natural ingredient sourced from red seaweed, that’s delivered in a saline solution. When you spray this into your nose, carragelose forms a protective layer in the nasal passage, which binds/traps the viruses to hinder their spread and multiplication, and this then allows the body to eliminate it naturally through the nasal mucus. As a result of this you get:¹
- a reduction of up to 99% of cold viruses from the nasal lining within a few days
- reduce the severity of the symptoms
- reduce the duration of the symptoms
How do you use it?²
Spray 1 puff into each nostril 3 times a day. There are two versions (the adults and the kids). They both have the same concentration and the way you use it is the same for both (i.e. 1 spray tds). There’s only 2 differences. Firstly, the amount of solution that’s being released is 0.14mL/spray in the adult version, and only 0.05mL/spray in the kids version. Secondly, the kid’s version produces a gentler mist. More importantly, unlike other nasal decongestant sprays, you can use it beyond 3-5 days. and of course, it’s always a good idea to involve your pharmacist or your doctor if symptoms persist
Safety & Precaution²
- Safe in pregnancy
- Safe in breastfeeding
- Safe to use in kids above 1 years old
- Safe to use with most of the other cold & flu preparations but we strongly advise that you check with a pharmacist first before doing so, just incase!
Features²
- Preservative free
- Steroid free
- Natural
If you have any questions about the cold or any products pertaining to the cold, leave a comment down below or speak to one of our pharmacists about it. Feel free to share this article with your friends and family members to help empower more people in the community! For ongoing health and medicine updates, follow our Facebook page and Website!
References
- Mundipharma. Mundipharma launches mundicare cold defence nasal spray [internet]. Mundipharma [updated 2018 May 4; cited 2018 July 3]. Available from: https://www.mundipharma.com.au/mundipharma-launches-mundicare-cold-defence-nasal-spray/
- Mundicare. Treatments [internet]. Mundicare [cited 2018 July 3]. Available from: http://mundicare.com.au/treatments/cold-defence/
Published by Nick Ng
Recent Comments