VISCOFLU
nasal spray

Description
Medical device based on 3% hypertonic saline solution, with controlled pH, and 6% N-acetylcysteine. Indicated for facilitating the liquefaction and mechanical removal of stagnant mucous and/or mucopurulent secretions in the nasal cavities (acute, subacute and slow-resolving rhinitis, chronic and muco-crusting rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis) and in the paranasal sinuses (acute and chronic sinusitis), alleviating the symptoms and progression of acute, subacute and chronic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
Viscoflu nasal spray thins thick and sticky mucus through the physical/mechanical action of its components:
- Hypertonic saline solution (buffered) : Hypertonic saline solutions applied directly to the respiratory mucosa extract water from the intracellular to the extracellular compartment by osmosis. Thus, they increase the water content of the mucus lining the epithelium, liquefying it and facilitating its elimination.
N-acetylcysteine : An acetylated variant of the amino acid cysteine, it possesses mucolytic activity through direct contact with mucus. This activity depends on the presence of sulfhydryl radicals in the molecule, capable of breaking the disulfide bonds of mucoproteins that give mucus viscosity by depolymerizing them.

Composition
N-acetylcysteine, sodium chloride; excipients: sodium hydroxide, sodium edetate, purified water.

A 30 ml bottle contains:
N-acetylcysteine	1.8g
Sodium chloride	0.9g

How to use
For correct use, remove the protective cap, tilt your head slightly back, gently position the spray nozzle at the entrance to your nostril, press the base of the nozzle with two fingers and spray 2-3 times in a row.
Clean the dispenser and replace the protective cap. Shake well before use.
The recommended dose is 2-3 sprays per nostril, two or three times a day, for a maximum of 10 consecutive days, depending on the clinical condition being treated. The treatment can be repeated several times during the year, but use of the product should be interrupted for at least one week between each treatment. Use the product within 2 months of first opening.

warnings
Viscoflu nasal spray has a sulfurous odor after application, but this does not interfere with administration. Wash the applicator after each application. It is recommended to carefully close the cap after use. Do not use if you are hypersensitive or allergic to one or more of the product's components. Prolonged use of topical products may cause sensitization; if such reactions occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use the device after the expiration date. Do not swallow. Avoid spraying in the eyes. Sharing the same bottle with more than one person may facilitate the transmission of infections.
The expired or discarded device must be managed in accordance with the waste management regulations of the Local Management Authority. Do not dispose of the product or its packaging into the environment under any circumstances.

Conservation
Store at room temperature (not exceeding 25°C), protected from light and heat. The expiry date applies to the unopened and properly stored product.
Shelf life in intact packaging : 24 months.

Format
30 ml bottle with dispenser and protective cap.