Description Medical device based on pH-controlled 3% hypertonic saline and 6% N-acetylcysteine. Indicated to help thin and mechanically remove mucous and/or mucopurulent secretions stagnating in the nasal cavities (acute, subacute and slow-resolving rhinitis, chronic and crusting rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis) and in the paranasal sinuses (acute and chronic sinusitis), improving the symptoms and course of acute, subacute and chronic inflammation of the upper airways.
Viscoflu nasal spray thins thick, sticky mucus through the physical/mechanical action of its components:
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Hypertonic sodium chloride solution (buffered): hypertonic saline solutions applied directly to the respiratory mucosa draw water by osmosis from the intracellular to the extracellular compartment. In this way they increase the water content of the mucus lining the epithelium, thinning it and making it easier to remove.
N-acetylcysteine: an acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine, it has mucolytic activity exerted through direct contact with the mucus. This activity depends on the presence in the molecule of sulfhydryl groups capable of breaking the disulphide bridges of the mucoproteins that give mucus its viscosity, depolymerising them.
Composition N-acetylcysteine, sodium chloride; excipients: sodium hydroxide, sodium edetate, purified water.
| One 30 ml bottle contains: |
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| N-acetylcysteine | 1.8 g |
| Sodium chloride | 0.9 g |
How to use For correct use, remove the protective cap, tilt your head slightly back, gently place the nozzle at the entrance of the nostril, press the base of the pump with two fingers and spray 2-3 times in succession.
Clean the nozzle and replace the protective cap. Shake well before use.
The recommended dose is 2-3 sprays per nostril two or three times a day, for no more than 10 consecutive days, depending on the condition. The treatment may be repeated several times a year, in any case stopping use for at least one week between cycles. Use the product within 2 months of first opening.
Warnings After spraying, Viscoflu nasal spray has a sulphurous odour, which does not in any way interfere with administration. Wash the applicator after each use. Close the cap carefully after use. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity or allergy to one or more of the product's components. Prolonged use of topical products may cause sensitisation; should this occur, stop treatment and consult a doctor. Keep the product out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use the device after the expiry date. Do not swallow. Avoid spraying into the eyes. Use of the same bottle by more than one person may facilitate the transmission of infections.
Expired devices or devices to be discarded must be disposed of in accordance with local waste management regulations. Never dispose of the product or its packaging in the environment.
Storage Store at room temperature (not above 25°C), away from light and heat sources. The expiry date refers to the product in unopened packaging, correctly stored.
Shelf life in unopened packaging: 24 months.
Format 30 ml bottle with spray pump and protective cap.
