Afrin Clean Sea - Instructions For Use, Reviews, Price, Analogues

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Afrin Pure Sea

Afrin Clean Sea: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Use in childhood
10. 10. Drug interactions
11. 11. Analogs
12. 12. Terms and conditions of storage
13. 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
14. 14. Reviews
15. 15. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Afrin Pure Sea

Active ingredient: sea water

Manufacturer: Laboratoire de la Mer (France)

Description and photo updated: 22.11.2018

Prices in pharmacies: from 108 rubles.

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Afrin Pure Sea is a seawater-based product used to cleanse the nose.

Release form and composition

Release form - solution:

1. Remedy for nasal congestion (in a cardboard box 1 can 75 ml with an applicator).
2. Means for cleansing the nose (in a cardboard box 1 can of 75 ml with an applicator).
3. Children's (in a cardboard box 1 can of 20 ml with an applicator).

Active substance:

• remedy for nasal congestion: hypertonic solution of diluted sea water - salt concentration 22,000 mg / l;
• nasal cleanser and children's: isotonic diluted sea water solution - salt concentration equivalent to 0.9% sodium chloride solution.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Afrin Pure Sea contains a large amount of trace elements.

It is used to safely, effectively and easily cleanse the nasal cavity of allergens, secretions, bacteria and viruses, and to reduce nasal congestion. It can be used by people even with very sensitive mucous membranes.

Preservatives and chemical additives are not included in the preparation.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Afrin Pure Sea is prescribed if necessary to achieve the following goals:

• reduction of nasal congestion and relief of breathing;
• cleansing the nasal mucosa from secretions, allergens, bacteria and viruses, which helps to protect against allergic and colds;
• restoring normal breathing through the nose (nose cleaner).

Contraindications

The presence of individual intolerance to the components of the drug is a contraindication to its use.

The drug is contraindicated for children:

• up to 2 weeks: Afrin Pure Sea for children and newborns;
• up to 3 years: Afrin Clean Sea nasal cleanser;
• up to 6 years: Afrin Pure Sea remedy for nasal congestion.

Patients with a history of surgery or nasal injuries should be prescribed the drug with caution.

Instructions for the use of Afrin Clean Sea: method and dosage

Afrin Pure Sea is intended for intranasal use.

The drug can be used as needed up to 6 times a day. With a multiplicity of no more than several times a day, the agent can be used for a long time.

The position of the balloon when injecting the solution into the nose does not matter.

The sequence of actions when using Afrin Clean Sea for children:

1. Tilt the bottle by pressing the applicator for at least 1 second.
2. Repeat pressing for the first spray dose.
3. Insert the applicator into the child's nostril, then tilt to the side and slightly raise his head so that the injected solution can drain out of the nasal passage.
4. Press down on the applicator until solution is injected.
5. Repeat the procedure for the other nostril with the baby's head tilted to the other side.
6. Wait a few seconds, then clear the baby's nose.

There is no restriction on the frequency of administration of Afrin Pure Sea for children, the procedure can be carried out as needed.

The sequence of actions when using Afrin Pure Sea means for cleansing and remedy for nasal congestion:

1. Attach the applicator to the balloon.
2. Tilt your head back and slightly to the side.
3. Gently insert the applicator into the nasal passage and press it until the solution is injected.
4. Repeat the procedure for the second nasal passage.
5. With a sharp exhalation, clear the nose of mucus, if necessary, re-enter the solution.

After each procedure, remove the applicator, rinse it with hot water and dry it.

Side effects

There is no data.

Overdose

There is no data.

special instructions

The container with the drug must be protected from direct sunlight and heating above 50 ° C.

A tingling sensation may occur on contact with irritated nasal mucosa. If it persists for a long time, you should consult your doctor.

Pediatric use

In pediatric practice, dosage forms of Afrin Pure Sea are used according to indications in accordance with the following age restrictions:

• for children (for children and newborns) - from 2 weeks and older;
• nasal cleanser - from 3 years old and older;
• remedy for nasal congestion - from 6 years and older.

Drug interactions

There is no data.

Analogs

The analogues of Afrin Chistye More are: Linakva baby, Linakva soft, Aqualor baby, Aqua maris strong, Aqualor norms, Morenazal with chamomile, Pinosol aqua, Otrivin sea and others.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store at 0-30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life is 3 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about Afrin Clean Sea

Reviews about Afrin Pure Sea are contradictory. Many people note its effectiveness, economical consumption, absence of side effects, relatively low cost. Afrin Clean Sea for children is often used as a preventive measure in the autumn-spring period.

In other cases, high cost, insufficient therapeutic effect, inconvenient packaging and spray in the form of a spray, side effects in the form of dry nasal mucosa are indicated.

Price for Afrin Pure Sea in pharmacies

The approximate price for Afrin Clean Sea (1 cylinder 75 ml) is: for a nose cleaner - 303 rubles; for a remedy for nasal congestion - 232–256 rubles.

Afrin Pure Sea: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Afrin Pure Sea nasal cleaner nasal spray 75 ml 1 pc. 108 RUB Buy

Afrin Pure Sea remedy for nasal congestion nasal spray 75 ml 1 pc. RUB 700 Buy

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!