Nasal Spray

February 5, 2010

Definition: A nasal spray is a device that is used to deliver medications into your nostrils. Most nasal sprays drudge by introducing a fine bewilderment of the medication into your nostrils through the action of a hand-operated cross-question bottle.Examples:

Over-the-Counter Cold and Allergy Nasal Spray Medications

  • Afrin Nasal Spray (phenylephrine)
  • Nasalcrom (cromolyn)
  • Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray (phenylephrine)

Prescription Allergy Nasal Spray Medications

  • Astelin NS (azelastine)
  • Nasarel (flunisolide)
  • Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide)

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