Nasogest FR 0.025% Junior Nasal Spray 10 ml

Your doctor may prescribe Nasogest FR 0.025% Junior Nasal Spray to help manage the following conditions:

• Nasal congestion from the common cold: Nasogest FR 0.025% Junior Nasal Spray helps reduce the swelling in the nasal passages, allowing your child to breathe comfortably.
• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever): It relieves the blocked, stuffy nose triggered by seasonal allergies, dust, pollen, or pet dander.
• Sinusitis (sinus inflammation): It helps open up blocked sinus passages, promoting natural drainage and easing pressure in the forehead and cheeks. It is used for symptomatic relief of congestion only and does not treat the infection or inflammation itself.

When used as directed as part of your treatment plan, Nasogest FR 0.025% Junior Nasal Spray may provide the following benefits:

• Rapid relief from stuffiness: This spray works within minutes to narrow the swollen blood vessels in the nose, letting your child breathe easily almost immediately.
• Promotes better sleep: By clearing the nasal airways, it helps congested children sleep peacefully through the night without waking up due to breathing difficulties.
• Easier feeding for toddlers: A clear nose makes it much easier for younger children and toddlers to eat, drink, and nurse comfortably without struggling for breath.
• Targeted action with fewer body-wide side effects: Because the spray is applied directly inside the nose, it works right where it is needed with less risk of causing sleepiness or stomach upset compared to oral decongestants.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Clear the child's nose gently, shake the bottle, place the nozzle in one nostril, spray as the child breathes in, and repeat for the other nostril if required.
• Close the spray cap tightly after use.

• Encourage hydration: Give your child plenty of fluids, such as water, warm soups, or clear broths. This helps thin out the mucus in their nasal passages, making it easier to clear.
• Use a cool-mist humidifier: Place a cool-mist humidifier in your child's bedroom to add moisture to the air, which keeps their nasal passages lubricated and relieves irritation.
• Elevate the head: Elevate the head of your child's bed slightly or use an extra pillow (for older children only) to help gravity drain the mucus naturally while they sleep. Do not use pillows for infants.
• Use mild saline drops first: Use gentle saline nasal drops before applying Nasogest FR 0.025% Junior Nasal Spray to loosen crusts and clear thick mucus from the nose.
• Avoid irritants: Keep your child away from secondhand smoke, strong perfumes, and sudden temperature changes, as these can irritate the nasal lining and worsen swelling.

• Limit use to 3 to 5 days: Do not use this spray for more than 5 consecutive days unless directed by your doctor. Prolonged use can cause rebound congestion, making the nose even more blocked than before.
• Keep one bottle per child: Dedicate one bottle of Nasogest FR 0.025% Junior Nasal Spray per child. Sharing the nozzle between family members can easily spread infections.
• Check the spray nozzle: Regularly inspect the nozzle to ensure it is not clogged. If it is, clean it with warm water and wipe it dry, but never stick sharp objects into the tip.
• Monitor young children closely: Watch your child for signs of excitability, restlessness, or unusual sleepiness after use, as children are more sensitive to the systemic effects of nasal decongestants.
• Avoid contact with eyes: Direct the spray nozzle away from your child's eyes during use. If accidental contact occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of cool water.