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What is VIRALEZE™?
VIRALEZE™ is a barrier nasal spray that can be used to physically trap and block cold/respiratory viruses, according to laboratory studies. The active ingredient in this nasal spray is astodrimer sodium, a molecule that will act locally in the nasal cavity instead of passing into the bloodstream.
How does astodrimer sodium work?
VIRALEZE™ contains the active ingredient astodrimer sodium, an antiviral that is thought to inactivate viruses. The astodrimer sodium molecules target the area in the nasal cavity where respiratory viruses first attach and start to multiply. The ‘spike’ proteins on these viruses become trapped by astodrimer sodium and are then unable to infect the body’s cells.
How to use VIRALEZE™
VIRALEZE™ is a nasal spray that can be used in each nostril up to 4 times a day by adults and children over 12 years old. To use this medicine, simply remove the cap and press down to release a spray into each nostril whilst taking a gentle breath in through your nose. Try to aim the tip towards the side of your nostril away from the middle of your nose.
VIRALEZE™ can be taken at any time of day, at home or on the go. You should wash your hands with soap and water before using this nasal spray, but if this isn’t possible a hand sanitiser can be used. You should not use this nasal spray for more than 30 consecutive days.
If you are also using a different nasal spray to treat hay fever or allergy symptoms, you should be able to use VIRALEZE™ as long as you check with your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist first. It is usually advisable to use your existing hay fever nasal spray first, waiting 2-4 hours before using VIRALEZE™.