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INGREDIENTS:
Carragelose™
A natural ingredient derived from a type of red seaweed.
Proven to help trap multiple types of cold viruses.
TM: CARRAGELOSE™ is a Trademark of
Marinomed Biotech AG used under license by
Mundipharma Laboratories GmbH.
How Carragelose™ works against viruses?
Forms a protective layer on the surface of the nasal lining.
Traps the viruses on the nasal lining. hindering their spread
Viruses are then removed naturally through the nasal mucus.
HOW DOES A COLD DEVELOP?
How You Get Infected
Contrary to popular belief, a cold is not caused by cold weather. It is caused by viruses transmitted through the air and close contact with the cold sufferer.
How Viruses Spread
Viruses are inhaled through the nose and attach to the nasal lining where these can multiply and spread.
What It Leads To
The viruses invade healthy cells in the nasal passages and cause symptoms such as stuffy and runny nose, sore throat, coughing, aches and pains, and fever.
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FAQS:
Q: Can BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS Nasal Spray be used for treatment of common cold? |
A: BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS is an innovative treatment for early intervention of common colds. |
Q: How long should BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS Nasal Spray be used? Is it well tolerated? |
A: The recommendation is for up to 7 days. The clinical trials have shown that BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS has a high tolerability, no nasal irritation, smell or taste. |
Q: Is carrageenan contained in BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS Nasal Spray safe? |
A: Carragelose™ in BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS is iota-carrageenan, a substance derived from a type of red seaweed. Carrageenan, commonly found in food products, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). |
Q: Can BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS be used with Saline Nasal Sprays? |
A: Yes, saline sprays can be used BEFORE administering BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS to prevent washing out BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS which may reduce the latter’s efficacy. You may ask your physician on the use of both. |
Q: Do the adult and pediatric forms of BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS have the same amount of Carragelose/iota-carrageenan? |
A: The amount of iota-carrageenan in BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS is 1.2mg/ml, same as that of the adult preparation. BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS is ideal for children since its spray mechanism delivers a smaller volume designed for kids noses. |
Q: How many times should BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS be used in a day? |
A: BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS can be given at 2-3 sprays into each nostril, 3 times daily. |
Q: Can BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS prevent common colds? |
A: While BETADINE™ COLD DEFENSE KIDS cannot prevent a commons, its antiviral effect can reduce the duration of a cold by up to two days. |