About Nasodine Nasal Spray
1. What is Nasodine Nasodine Nasal Spray and why use it?
Nasodine Nasal Spray is a nasal cleanser to help maintain hygienic balance in the nose.
We breathe 25,000 times a day, exposing the nasal passages to allergens, germs, and other contaminants. The nose has mechanisms for eliminating these and maintaining nasal health, but sometimes airborne contaminants can overwhelm our defenses and disrupt that hygienic balance, causing unwanted symptoms. Nasodine can help by removing the contaminants before they cause a problem.
2. When should I use Nasodine Nasal Spray?
Nasodine Nasal Spray is a nasal cleanser designed to promote and maintain nasal hygiene. Use it whenever you feel signs of disrupted nasal hygiene or after exposure while commuting or travelling.
3 . How do I use Nasodine Nasal Spray?
- Blow your nose before use.
- Holding your head upright, insert the spray tip into one nostril while holding the other one closed.
- Depress the spray pump while inhaling to ensure the spray reaches throughout the nasal passages.
- Apply up to 4 sprays in each nostril, up to 4 times daily, as needed.
- Replace protective cap after use.
4. What are the ingredients in Nasodine Nasal Spray?
Nasodine Nasal Spray is a non-medicated nasal cleanser. Its patented formulation contains: Water (94%), glycerol (5%) and less than 1% of each of the following: povidone-iodine, alcohol, menthol, potassium iodide, potassium iodate and sodium phosphate.
5. How is Nasodine Nasal Spray different from other nasal cleansers?
Nasodine is supported by more than 10 years of research and development. It contains a patented formula and is backed by published clinical studies. Nasodine was the first iodine-based nasal cleanser to be developed and the only one backed by independently-controlled human trials and published studies assessing its safety.
Nasodine Nasal Spray has also been designed with user convenience in mind:
1) Integrated pump and bottle: ready-to-use, no messy assembly or risk of leakage.
2) German engineered pump ensures consistent dosing and a gentle spray mist designed to reach throughout the nasal passages.
3) Sleek and professional bottle design - looks and feels great.
4) Consumer friendly custom plastic bottle that is BPA and phthalate free.
Common questions and answers
1. How long will a bottle last?
Each bottle typically delivers up to 200 sprays. How long it lasts depends on your frequency of usage and how many sprays you apply per nostril. As a nasal cleanser, it can be applied 1-4 sprays per nostril as needed, up to 4 times daily.
Nasodine Nasal Spray has a shelf-life of up to three years from the manufactured date and can be used any time up to the expiry date.
2. How do I store it? Do I have to keep it in the fridge? What if it freezes or gets overheated?
It should be stored at room temperature and below 86°F/30°C. It does not need to be refrigerated.
If accidentally frozen (e.g., due to delivery in winter months), the product's performance and shelf-life should not be affected, but wait for it thaw completely before use. Similarly, short term exposure to heat (e.g., 100-115°F) should not affect the product's normal performance or shelf-life, but ensure it is cooled to room temperature before use.
3. Can Children use Nasodine Nasal Spray?
Nasodine Nasal Spray can be used by children 12 and older, as well as adults.
4. Does it have any side effects?
Some people experience mild nasal irritation after use, which usually disappears quickly. However, if you experience persistent or severe nasal irritation after use, stop using Nasodine Nasal Spray and if necessary consult a doctor.
5. What if I'm allergic to iodine?
This is a common question, with a simple answer: Iodine allergy is a myth. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (link) has confirmed that iodine allergy does not exist. Their website notes:
1. Iodine is not an allergen.
2. We all have iodine in our bodies. It is an essential trace mineral for humans.
3. Most table salt contains iodine.
4. There have never been any reported allergic reactions to iodine.
Interestingly, they state that the allergic reaction that some people experience to seafood is actually caused by a fish protein (tropomyosin), not iodine.
However, allergic reactions to other ingredients in Nasodine may be possible. Should you experience any signs of allergy after using Nasodine products (e.g., swelling, difficulty breathing, rash), then immediately stop using the product, consult a healthcare professional, and report the adverse effect to us via our contact page: nasodine.com/pages/contact
6. Can I use it while pregnant or breast feeding?
Nasodine Nasal Spray contains iodine compounds (povidone-iodine, potassium iodide and potassium iodate). When used in the nose, this can lead to some iodine being absorbed into the body. In healthy adults, this is not a problem because iodine is an essential nutrient for thyroid function. In a published Phase 1 clinical study the amount of iodine absorbed from use of Nasodine Nasal Spray over 5 days, was not clinically significant in healthy adults. However, women who were pregnant or breastfeeding were not included in that study or subsequent safety studies of Nasodine Nasal Spray. So, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, we recommend you consult a doctor before taking any iodine containing product, including Nasodine products.
7. Can I use Nasodine if I have a thyroid condition?
Nasodine Nasal Spray contains iodine compounds (povidone-iodine, potassium iodide and potassium iodate). When used in the nose, this can lead to some iodine being absorbed into the body. In healthy adults, this is not a problem because iodine is an essential nutrient for thyroid function. In a published Phase 1 clinical study the amount of iodine absorbed from use of Nasodine Nasal Spray over 5 days, was not clinically significant in healthy adults. However, people with thyroid disease were not included in that study or subsequent safety studies of Nasodine Nasal Spray. So if you have a thyroid condition, we recommend you consult a doctor before taking any iodine containing product, including Nasodine products.
8. How much povidone-iodine is in Nasodine Nasal Spray?
Nasodine Nasal Spray nominally contains 0.5% concentration (w/v) of povidone-iodine.
9. How much alcohol is in Nasodine?
A small amount of alcohol (ethanol) is used in the manufacture of Nasodine Nasal Spray and the final formulation may contain a small residual amount – less than 0.5%. Note that in the US, any beverage with less than 0.5% alcohol can be classified and labelled as ‘non-alcoholic’.
10. How much menthol is in Nasodine?
The concentration of menthol in the Nasodine formulation is very low (0.01%). By contrast, toothpastes typically contain 0.1%-0.5% menthol, i.e., 10- 50 times more than in Nasodine). We recommend you try Nasodine Nasal Spray and experience it for yourself.