Consumer medicine information

What is Flo Nasal Mist?

Flo Nasal Mist is a sterile, preservative-free, non-medicated, isotonic saline solution containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride. This solution is also known as “Ringer’s Solution”.

How does Flo Nasal Mist work?

It helps to thin and loosen thick excess mucus and wash it out of the nasal passages to clear congestion associated with colds, sinusitis, allergies and hayfever.

Clearing the nose can help relieve nasal congestion and minimise mouth breathing.

Washing the nose with saline also helps to reduce the load of irritants and allergens such as pollen, pet dander, house dust mite and air pollutants trapped in nasal mucus. Consequently, the severity of symptoms associated with hayfever and allergies such as nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes may be decreased.

How to use

1. Administering a dose: Remove the protective cap covering the nozzle. Hold the canister in the palm of your hand with the index finger over the nozzle base marked with two arrow heads.

2. With the head held upright insert the nozzle tip into one nostril. Now angle the canister so that the nozzle tip is pointing towards the bottom of the ear lobe on the same side of the head.
3. Depress the touch button of the nozzle with the index finger to start the spray and inhale gently through the nose. Keep the touch button depressed for 2-3 seconds. You may feel or taste the slightly salty solution at the back of your throat. This is normal. Try not to swallow this solution. However if you do, it is not harmful.
4. Remove the nozzle from your nostril and blow your nose to clear mucus and any remaining solution. You can also spit out any solution still left behind at the back of your throat.
5. Now repeat this procedure with the other nostril.
6. After use clean nozzle with soapy water and rinse with hot water and dry with a clean tissue. Replace protective cap.

Dosage

Flo Nasal Mist can be used in adults and children over 6 years of age. Use up to 4 times daily or as often as directed by your healthcare practitioner to relieve nasal congestion. Varying dose of solution within recommendations may be achieved by holding down the touch button for longer or shorter periods of time.

Precautions

The use of this device by more than one person may spread infections. Clean nozzle in soapy water and rinse with hot water after use. Do not use if any of the seals on the carton are damaged or missing.

Store below 30°C. Always store in carton in which product is supplied.

Warning

Pressurised container: May burst if heated. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F. Keep out of reach of children.

Can Flo Nasal Mist be used in pregnancy and while breastfeeding?

Flo Nasal Mist can be used during both pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Can Flo Nasal Mist be used with other medications?

Flo Nasal Mist is non-medicated and preservative-free and can be used with other nasal medications. However, if you are using another nasal product then it is advisable to use Flo Nasal Mist first and allow 10 minutes before using the second nasal spray. For further information, please refer to your healthcare practitioner.

Are there any side effects when using Flo Nasal Mist?

Flo Nasal Mist is a non-medicated, preservative-free solution and as such you should not experience any side effects while using it as directed. However, if you do experience any nasal discomfort or increased nasal congestion you should stop using it and see your healthcare practitioner.

How is Flo Nasal Mist packed?

Flo Nasal Mist is presented in a 50 mL continuous spray canister. If used as directed, this canister contains approximately 20 doses per nostril. The outer carton is sealed with tabs on the top and bottom of the carton. Do not use this product if the tabs have been removed or are damaged in any way.

When does Flo Nasal Mist expire?

There is an expiry date stamped on the outer carton and on the base of the canister. Do not use the product after the expiry date has passed.

Additional Information

This leaflet does not represent all the information on Flo Nasal Mist. If you have any questions about the product then please consult your healthcare practitioner. Alternatively, contact ENT Technologies (contact details below).

Always use this product as directed and see your healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist.

Distributed by:

ENT Technologies Pty Ltd,
304/12 Cato Street, Hawthorn East, Victoria, 3123, Australia
Local: 1300 857 912
International +61 3 9832 3700
www.flo.com.au

This information leaflet was updated on 3rd April, 2018.

Published by MIMS December 2018

Name of the medicine

Sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride.

Description

FLO Nasal Mist is a preservative free, sterile, isotonic continuous nasal mist spray containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride at a pH 4.5-7.5 (also known as Ringers solution). There are no preservatives and no other chemical additives.

Indications

FLO Nasal Mist is a nasal irrigation which can be used to reduce, thin and wash away excess nasal mucus and cleanse the nose of pollens, inflammatory mediators and other irritants.
The preparation can be used effectively in the following situations.
a) Upper respiratory tract infections. Provides temporary relief from nasal congestion resulting from mucosal swelling and excess mucus production.
b) Sinusitis. Helps to temporarily relieve nasal congestion due to excessive production of tenacious mucus.
c) Hayfever. Assists in clearing the nose of pollens and excess mucus. It has also been shown to improve hayfever symptoms by diluting inflammatory mediators produced in the nasal mucosa. Washing away excess mucus helps to clean the nasal epithelium prior to the application of nasal steroid or other medicated sprays, so improving the efficacy of the nasal steroid spray.
d) Pregnancy. Nasal congestion during pregnancy termed Rhinitis of Pregnancy is common, affecting about 10% of all women. Administration of FLO Nasal Mist when required can help to relieve nasal congestion.
Other measures to help with nasal congestion: Patients should also take regular exercise, elevate of the head of the bed and try using nasal splints at night.
e) Post operative. Irrigation with FLO Nasal Mist helps to wash away dried mucus and blood clots that can impede healing in the nose. The wide nasal applicator used on this device is designed to minimize the chance of inadvertent injury to operation sites on the nasal septum or on the inferior turbinates.
f) Occupational health. FLO Nasal Mist can be used as often as required to clear the nose of irritants such as dust in the mining industry and also flour dust in bakeries.

Precautions

Use in pregnancy. FLO Nasal Mist may be used during pregnancy.
Use in lactation. FLO Nasal Mist may be used whilst breast feeding.

Interactions

Use with other medications. FLO Nasal Mist can be used with other medications. If used with other nasal medications it should be administered at least 10 minutes before the administration of the medicated nasal treatment. Nasal cleansing prior to the insertion of medicated nasal sprays has been shown to improve the efficacy of the medicated spray.

Adverse effects

FLO nasal Mist is non-medicated and preservative free and as such there should be no expected side effects associated with its recommended use. However if there is any nasal discomfort or increased nasal congestion treatment with this product should be discontinued.

Dosage and Administration

The frequency with which patients will require nasal treatment will vary as to the severity of symptoms and to the condition for which it is indicated. Varying the dose within recommendations can be achieved by holding down the touch button for longer or shorter periods of time.
Adults and children over 6 years of age. Use as often as needed up to 4 times daily or as directed by the healthcare practitioner.
Using the device. Remove the outer protective cap and with the head held in an upright position insert the nozzle tip snugly into the nostril ensuring that the nozzle tip is pointed towards the base of the ear lobe on the same side of the head. Then depress the button with the two arrowhead markings on it for 2-3 seconds while breathing in gently.
After use clean the nozzle tip with soapy water and rinse with hot water and dry with a clean tissue. Replace the protective outer cap.
Do not share the container between patients as this may result in spread of infection.

Presentation

FLO Nasal Mist comes in a continuous spray canister containing 50 mL of solution with Consumer Information Leaflet enclosed. The outer carton is sealed with tabs on the top and bottom. The product must not be used if the seals are damaged or absent.

Storage

Shelf life and storage. FLO Nasal Mist has been marked with an expiry date and batch number on the underside of the can base and on the outer carton. It should not be used after the date shown.
Store this product in its carton and at a temperature below 30°C.
Warning. FLO Nasal Mist is supplied in a pressurized container which may burst if heated. The can must not be pierced or burnt even after use. It should be kept away from hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. Protect the can from temperatures exceeding 50°C and keep out of reach of children.
Discard rules. This product must be disposed of carefully avoiding heat sources and temperatures over 50°C.

Poison schedule

Unscheduled.