Description
Astroferrin
Nasal Shower
CE Medical Device, class I. Spray for the hygiene of nasal mucosa useful in the presence of breathing difficulties due to pathologies. Indicated in all chronic catarrhal pathologies of the nose and annexed structures: rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, rhinopharyngitis, in rhinosinus-bronchial syndromes. It removes dirt and bacteria from the nasal cavities, allowing to significantly reduce the risk of contagion from cold-related illnesses, cleans the sinusoidal cavities and is an effective treatment for sinusitis, allows to treat the symptoms of the post-cold or flu because it removes mucus and phlegm from the cavities of the upper respiratory tract, is an aid in the treatment of asthma, is also successfully used for ear affections, inflammation of the middle ear, otitis, etc. It helps to improve olfactory sensitivity and therefore to regain the sense of smell and partly to sharpen the taste and improve digestive processes.
How to use
Remove the cap and place the dispenser into the nostril. Spray 1 or 2 sprays into the nasal cavity once or more times a day as needed.
Warnings
Before using the product, seek medical advice, especially after surgery on the upper airways or in cases of bleeding, especially if of unknown etiology. In cases of known intolerance to one or more of the ingredients listed, avoid using the product. It may be normal to feel a little burning due to the salinity of the solution. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Close the dispenser tightly after use. After use, do not dispose of the bottle and dispenser in the environment.
Conservation
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. The expiry date refers to the product in intact packaging and correctly stored.
Components
Purified water; sodium chloride; preservatives: sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate; citric acid.
Format
100ml bottle with dispenser.
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