Products Benzododecinium bromide is commercially available in many countries as a solution for nasal use in combination with sodium chloride and polysorbate 80 (Prorhinel). Structure and properties Benzododecinium bromide (C21H38BrN, Mr = 384.4 g/mol) is a quaternary ammonium base. Effects Benzododecinium bromide (ATC D09AA05) has disinfectant properties. Indications The solution is used to treat nasal … Benzododecinium Bromide
Products Dexpanthenol is commercially available in the form of creams, ointments (wound healing ointments), gels, lotions, solutions, lip balms, eye drops, nasal sprays, nasal ointments and foams, among others (selection). These are approved drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Creams and ointments typically contain 5% of the active ingredient. The best-known brand containing the ingredient is … Dexpanthenol
Products Hyaluronic acid is commercially available in the form of creams, nasal creams, nasal sprays, cosmetics, lozenges, eye drops or gels, and injectables, among others. The injectables are also combined with local anesthetics such as lidocaine to prevent pain. Hyaluronic acid was first isolated from bovine eyes in the 1930s. Structure and properties Hyaluronic acid … Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)
Products Xylometazoline is commercially available in the form of nasal sprays and as nasal drops (Otrivin, generics, combination products, for example with dexpanthenol). It was developed at Ciba and has been approved in many countries since 1958. Structure and properties Xylometazoline is present in drugs as xylometazoline hydrochloride (C16H24N2 – HCl, Mr = 280.8 g/mol), … Xylometazoline
Products Seawater is commercially available in the form of nasal rinsing solutions and nasal sprays, among other products. As a rule, these are medical devices and not approved medicines. This article refers to nasal use. Structure and properties The products usually contain natural, purified (filtered), sterile seawater without chemical additives or preservatives. They may be … Seawater
Extraction By evaporation and purification from seawater Components Sodium chloride, calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate and other minerals and trace elements. Effects Purifying Moisturizing Stimulating blood circulation (in medicinal baths) Indications In the appropriate dosage forms: Allergic rhinitis Common cold Sinusitis Dry nasal mucosa As a bath for skin diseases As a … Sea Salt
Symptoms The possible symptoms of a stuffy nose include difficult nasal breathing, swelling of the mucous membrane, a feeling of fullness, secretions, crusting, rhinitis, itching, and sneezing. The stuffy nose often occurs at night while lying down and also triggers insomnia, sore throat and headache. Causes A stuffy nose restricts the flow of air through … Blocked Nose
Symptoms Possible symptoms associated with dry nasal mucosa include crusting, the formation of mucus with a high viscosity, nosebleeds, rhinitis, disorders of the sense of smell, inflammation, and obstruction, i.e., restricted nasal breathing. Itching and mild burning may also occur, according to the literature. The stuffy nose is very uncomfortable, especially at night, and can … Dry Nose
Products Oxymetazoline is commercially available in the form of nasal drops and as a nasal spray with or without a preservative (Nasivin, Vicks Sinex). It has been approved in many countries since 1972. Oxymetazoline is also used to treat rosacea; see oxymetazoline cream. Structure and properties Oxymetazoline (C16H24N2O, Mr = 260.4 g/mol) is present in … Oxymetazoline
Products Tuaminoheptane is commercially available in combination with acetylcysteine in the form of a nasal spray (rinofluimucil). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Tuaminoheptane (C7H17N, Mr = 115.2 g/mol) is a primary amine. Effects Tuaminoheptane (ATC R01AA11, ATC R01AB08) has sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor, and decongestant properties. It facilitates breathing and … Tuaminoheptane
Introduction A burning sensation in the nose is an unpleasant feeling in the nose, often caused by an irritated nasal mucosa. A burning sensation in the nose is usually associated with other symptoms such as sneezing or sniffing and occurs as a concomitant of colds or allergies. However, a too dry nasal mucosa can also … Burning in the nose
Therapy If you have a burning sensation in your nose, there are a number of ways to relieve the discomfort. A burning nose without other accompanying symptoms is often caused by a too dry nasal mucosa. In such cases, it can help to moisten the nose with special nasal sprays containing hyaluronic acid to relieve … Therapy | Burning in the nose
