Nasal congestion (colds, allergies, sinusitis); postop nasal care

Precautions:

Persistent congestion

Dose:

Insert nozzle in nostril, deliver required dose, tilt head to right for 10 secs, then left for 10 secs, then pinch nostrils closed and sit forward for 10 secs; use for one patient only. Adults. Max 8 sprays per nostril every 2-3 hours as needed. Children. Deliver the following max dose to each nostril every 2-3 hours as needed; newborn: 1 spray; 1-12 months: 2 sprays; 12-24 months: 3 sprays; 2-5 years: 4 sprays; 5-8 years: 5 sprays; 8-12 years: 6 sprays