Aqua Maris
Aqua Maris: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Aqua Maris
ATX code: R01AX10
Active ingredient: sea water (sea-water)
Manufacturer: Jadran Galenski Laboratorij (Republic of Croatia)
Description and photo update: 2019-16-08
Prices in pharmacies: from 104 rubles.
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Aqua Maris is a drug used to treat and prevent inflammatory diseases of the nasal mucosa.
Release form and composition
The drug is available as:
- Nasal spray for adults;
- Metered dose nasal spray;
- Forte nasal spray;
- Children's nasal drops;
- Baby nasal spray.
The product contains sterile water from the Adriatic Sea, containing various trace elements. Among them are magnesium and selenium, which stimulate local immunity and normalize mucociliary clearance, which is a nonspecific mechanism that protects the respiratory mucosa from a variety of external phenomena. Aqua Maris also contains sodium chloride and iodine, which have an antibacterial effect, helping to reduce inflammation and swelling.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Aqua Maris is sterilized isotonic seawater enriched with sodium, magnesium, calcium, chlorine, sulfate and bicarbonate ions. It is mined from the Adriatic Sea. The drug maintains the normal physiological state of the nasal mucosa, contributing to the liquefaction of mucus and the normalization of its production in the goblet cells localized in the nasal mucosa.
The drug is characterized by a gentle anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, gently softens dry crusts and removes toxins associated with the vital activity of bacterial microorganisms. Aqua Maris increases the effectiveness of the use of other medicines, reduces the risk of spreading infection, and normalizes the production of mucus or sulfur in the ENT organs.
Calcium and magnesium ions activate the ciliated epithelium. Iodine and sodium chloride are antiseptics and catalyze the work of goblet epithelial cells. Ectoine prevents tissue and cell dehydration and is a bioprotector for cell membranes located in the nasopharyngeal mucosa. Essential oils have an antiseptic and emollient effect. Dexpanthenol normalizes metabolism and increases the strength of cell membranes, as well as stimulates the regeneration of the mucous membrane.
In patients with allergic and vasomotor rhinitis, Aqua Maris provides flushing and removal of haptens and allergens from the nasal mucosa and reduces the intensity of the local inflammatory process. When used for hygienic purposes, the drug allows you to cleanse the mucous membrane from particles of room and street dust settling on it.
Pharmacokinetics
Aqua Maris is used exclusively locally and practically does not undergo systemic absorption. Its accumulation in the body is absent.
Indications for use
This agent is used as an additional agent in the treatment of diseases of the paranasal sinuses and nasal mucosa. According to the instructions, Aqua Maris is prescribed for the following diseases:
- Enlarged adenoids in children;
- Chronic and acute infectious and inflammatory diseases of the nose, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses;
- Rhinitis of various etiologies.
The use of Aqua Maris is also effective for:
- Faster recovery of the functions of the nasopharynx and prevention of infections after surgery on the nasal cavity;
- Facilitate nasal breathing and eliminate discomfort with dry nasal mucosa;
- Prevention of infectious diseases.
According to the instructions, Aqua Maris allows you to preserve the physiological functions of the nasopharynx in the winter, when the central heating is working and the air in the premises is dry.
The use of nasal spray Aqua Maris helps to reduce the risk of disturbances in the functioning of the nasal mucosa in smokers, drivers of vehicles, workers in hot shops, as well as people living in places with harsh climatic conditions and poor ecology.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity is the reason for refusal to use this drug. Nasal spray Aqua Maris is contraindicated in children under 1 year old.
Instructions for the use of Aqua Maris: method and dosage
Aqua Maris in the form of drops is usually prescribed for premature babies and infants, 2 drops in each nasal passage 3-4 times a day.
For adults and children over 1 year old, it is more convenient to use a preparation in the form of a spray, which, in the treatment of diseases of the nasopharynx, vasomotor and allergic rhinitis, is prescribed according to the following scheme:
- Children 1-7 years old - 1-2 injections into each nasal passage, a similar procedure should be repeated 3-4 times a day;
- Children over 7 years old - 2 injections up to 6 times a day;
- Adults - 2 injections, 4-6 times a day.
The course of treatment is determined by the doctor individually for each case, but, as a rule, does not exceed 4 weeks. To consolidate the result, the treatment must be repeated one month after the end of therapy.
For the prevention of infectious diseases, it is sufficient to use Aqua Maris 1 to 6 times a day during the week. The accumulated thick mucus is removed by instilling or injecting a sufficient amount of the drug until the mucus softens and can be removed. Children under 1 year of age are recommended to cleanse the nasal cavity from mucus accumulated during the day once a day by injecting 1-2 drops of the agent into each nasal passage.
Side effects
The drug is well tolerated by patients and practically does not cause any adverse reactions.
Overdose
Overdose cases of Aqua Maris have not been registered at the moment.
special instructions
Aqua Maris combines well with other drugs that are used in the treatment of ENT diseases.
The use of the drug is allowed for pregnant women and women during lactation.
Caution should be exercised when instilling the solution in children under one year of age, as there is a risk of middle ear infection.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
There is no data on the probable impact of Aqua Maris on the ability to drive vehicles and work with complex mechanisms.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
It is allowed to use Aqua Maris during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
It is possible to use the drug in children according to indications when selecting the appropriate dosage regimen.
Drug interactions
Since Aqua Maris is not characterized by a systemic effect on the body, no interaction with other drugs was found. Aqua Maris can be prescribed in combination with other drugs used to treat rhinitis.
Analogs
The analogues of Aqua Maris are Doctor Theiss Allergol, Morenazal, Fluimarin, Marimer and Physiomer nasal spray.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
The shelf life of the drops is 2 years, the spray is 3 years.
The drug from the opened bottle must be used within 45 days, after which it will be unusable.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Aqua Maris
Reviews of Aqua Maris indicate that the drug in the form of drops and nasal spray is very popular. Most patients speak positively about it, noting that the drug acts quickly and alleviates the patient's condition already on the first day of use, allows allergens, bacteria and viruses to be well removed from the nasal mucosa.
The advantages are also considered the absence of preservatives in the composition, the possibility of using it in pregnant and lactating patients, the convenience of using Aqua Marisa in the form of a spray. Parents often use the drug for nasal rinsing in children starting from a newborn age. However, some patients are dissatisfied with the high cost of the drug.
Price for Aqua Maris in pharmacies
On average, the price of Aqua Maris in the form of a nasal spray for adults is 245‒276 rubles (for a 30 ml bottle). The cost of a baby nasal spray varies from 330 to 380 rubles (for a 50 ml bottle). You can buy baby nasal drops for about 126-140 rubles (for a 10 ml bottle). The price of a metered-dose nasal spray ranges from 100-200 rubles (a 30 ml bottle contains 200 doses). Aqua Maris Forte Nasal Spray is currently out of stock.
Aqua Maris: prices in online pharmacies
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Aqua Maris Nozzles replaceable for nasal aspirator for children 10 pcs. RUB 104 Buy |
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I gave Aqua Maris drops. for children dropper bottle 10ml 109 RUB Buy |
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Aqua Maris for children nasal drops for children 10 ml 1 pc. 109 RUB Buy |
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Aqua Maris Strong throat spray for topical application 30 ml 1 pc. 140 RUB Buy |
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Aqua Maris nasal replacement nozzles for the aspirator. for children 10 pcs. 169 RUB Buy |
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Aqua Maris Plus nasal spray 30 ml 1 pc. 223 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Sea salt powder 2.97 g 30 pcs. 225 RUB Buy |
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Aqua Maris topical spray 30 ml 1 pc. 227 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Plus spray 30ml 229 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris sea salt for washing. nose 2.97g 30 pcs. 230 RUB Buy |
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Aqua Maris Strong nasal spray 30 ml 1 pc. 240 RUB Buy |
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Aqua maris strong spray fl. 30ml 257 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Norm for washing. and irrigation of the nasal cavity for adults 50ml 259 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris norm 50 ml 1 pc. 259 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris baby 50 ml 1 pc. 269 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Nasal Aspirator for children with 4 nozzles 1 pc. 276 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Strong nasal spray. 30ml 281 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Leica device and nasal rinse sachet N30 330 ml 1 pc. 293 r Buy |
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Aqua maris baby intensive flushing fl. 50ml (means for rinsing and irrigating the nasal cavity) 294 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris norm 150 ml 1 pc. 302 RUB Buy |
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Aqua Maris Baby Intensive rinsing nasal spray 150 ml 1 pc. 317 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Baby intensive washing fl. 150ml 334 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris nazed an aspirator. for children with 4 interchangeable attachments 337 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Extra strong nasal spray 150 ml 1 pc. 338 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Extra strong fl. 150ml 348 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris Ectoin nasal spray 20 ml 1 pc. 356 r Buy |
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Aqua Maris washing device nose 330ml + sea salt 30 pcs. 377 r Buy |
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Aqua maris standards intensive flushing fl. 150ml RUB 380 Buy |
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Aqua Maris Ectoin nasal spray. fl. 20ml 422 r Buy |
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
