Nasal preparations

What are Nasal preparations?

Nasal preparations are products applied in the nose to treat conditions of the nose or nasal symptoms. 

They include medicines such as nasal steroids, lubricants, antihistamines and decongestants and anti-infectives, used to treat hay fever symptoms, congestion and infections. 

Nasal preparations are available as sprays, drops, creams, ointments and solutions for irrigation.

01.Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Nasal antihistamines and decongestants are products that contain either an antihistamine or a decongestant, in a device suitable for nasal use.

Antihistamines block the action of histamine which is released by cells in response to allergens. Nasal antihistamines relieve symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, or postnasal drip.

Nasal decongestants constrict dilated blood vessels within the nose, reducing swelling which allows air to flow more freely, relieving symptoms of congestion.

 Ipratropium (Nasal)-

• It is used to ease allergy signs.

How is this medicine (Ipratropium) best taken?

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Do not take ipratropium by mouth. Use in your nose only. Keep out of your mouth and eyes (may burn).
• Prime pump by spraying 7 sprays before the first use or if not used for more than 7 days. Prime pump by spraying 2 sprays if not used for more than 24 hours.
• Blow your nose before use.
• Close 1 nostril.
• Tilt your head forward a little.
• Put nose spray tube into other nostril.
• While breathing in through the nose, press down once to release spray.
• Breathe out from your mouth.
• Spray up the nose only. Do not spray onto the wall joining the two nostrils.

02.Nasal lubricants and irrigations

Nasal lubricants and irrigations are saline solutions or gel form. These products are used to treat irritated or dry nasal passages that may be caused by hay fever, cold and otherconditions. They are also used after nasal surgery to clean out the inner part of the nostrils.

• It is used to treat dry or irritated nose passages.
• It is used to thin fluid in the nose passages.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

03.Nasal steroids

Nasal steroids (also called nasal corticosteroids) are medicines containing corticosteroids such as beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, or triamcinolone in a preparation designed for nasal use.

Corticosteroids are very effective at reducing inflammation especially that caused by allergies. Nasal corticosteroids relieve symptoms such as nasal and sinus congestion, mucus production, and nasal swelling caused by conditions such as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Regular use of nasal corticosteroids can make the nasal passages less sensitive to triggers such as pollen, animal dander or dust mites.

Beclomethasone Nasal Aerosol-

• It is used to ease allergy signs.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.