The mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity is delicate and vulnerable. At the same time, negative environmental factors constantly act on it. Dust, various particles present in the air, microorganisms enter the mucous membrane. In winter, it is also exposed to cold air. Spray "Quicks" with aloe - a special tool for the nose. It allows you to cleanse the mucous membrane, relieve irritation. The manufacturer is Berlin-Chemie/A. Menarini (Germany).
Composition of the product
"Quicks" with aloe has a fairly simple composition. It contains no additives or preservatives harmful to humans. The spray is made on the basis of 3 components - purified water, water from the Atlantic Ocean and aloe vera extract.
Water from the Atlantic Ocean contains valuable minerals and trace elements that support the protective properties of the nasal mucosa. For no onethe secret is that ocean water is s alty. Do not worry that the s alt will cause irritation. Its concentration in the spray corresponds to the natural concentration in the human body. The manufacturer achieved this by adding purified water to the product.
Spray benefits
It's not for nothing that aloe is added to Quicks. The instructions say that the concentration of this component in the product is low. But, despite this, the benefits of the component are enormous. This plant has a powerful healing power, so even in small quantities it gives a miraculous effect. Extract contained in the spray:
- supports cell regeneration process;
- has a moisturizing effect;
- reduces inflammation;
- supports the mucosa in its function as a barrier against harmful microorganisms.
Aloe vera extract, combined with water from the Atlantic Ocean and purified water, effectively removes dust and small particles from the nose, reduces the risk and severity of nasal symptoms that accompany allergies and colds.
Indications for use
Quicks spray with aloe has a list of indications for use in the instructions. This tool is designed by:
- For daily hygiene procedures. The agent gently cleanses the mucous membrane, softens the accumulated mucus that is present in the nasal cavity of the crust. The duration of the spray is unlimited.
- Forrelieve symptoms of irritation and dryness of the nasal mucosa.
- To ease blowing your nose when your nose is blocked. By the way, with a symptom of congestion, you can use drugs that restore nasal breathing. Spray "Quicks" does not interact with other medicines. There is only one nuance. Quicks is recommended to be used before other nasal sprays and drops.
- To prepare the nasal cavity for any treatment.
Contraindications
In the instructions for use of "Quicks" with aloe it is said that the product should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to sea water or aloe vera. If you ignore this recommendation, you may encounter irritation of the nasal mucosa.
You can also not inject the product to children under 6 months. Babies at this age are just getting used to life. The mucous membrane of their nose is very sensitive, so the spray can only harm them. For children older than 6 months, Quicks does not pose any danger.
Another contraindication is the recovery period after injuries or surgical interventions in the nose area. However, this contraindication is not absolute, but relative, that is, it means that in some cases it is allowed to use Quicks. To find out if the spray can be used, the patient after an injury or surgery should consult a doctor.
How the spray is applied
In order for the product to effectively cleanse and notirritated the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, you must clearly follow the instructions for using the Quicks spray with aloe.
The first step is to prepare the bottle for use. Remove the protective cap. Press the handpiece cuff several times to achieve a fine mist of the product. The spray is then ready to use.
The second stage is the application of the product. Insert the tip of the bottle into one of the nasal passages. On both sides of the tip, press the cuff so that the required dose reaches the mucous membranes. Squirt Quicks into the other nasal passage. After completing the hygiene procedure, clean the tip on the bottle and close with a protective cap.
Recommended doses and additional nuances
Spray is used differently in children and adults. For children aged 6 months to 6 years, it is enough to inject once into each nasal passage. You can carry out such a procedure, if necessary, up to 4 times a day.
In the instructions for use of "Quicks" with aloe for children from 6 years old and adults (including pregnant and lactating women) there is the following recommendation: several times a day, inject 1-3 irrigations into each nasal passage.
For the entire existence of the spray, not a single side effect has been recorded. A very important nuance - the tool does not cause addiction in people. Buyers should also be aware that it is very important to properly store Quicks and use it only during the expiration date. Manufacturer recommends:
- put the spray out of the reach of children;
- keep bottle at room temperature;
- after the first opening, use the product for no more than 6 months (after this period, unused liquid should be discarded).
Note to moms
Inexperienced mothers are wondering how to properly inject "Quicks" with aloe to children. This information is not in the instructions. First of all, it is worth understanding that this procedure is absolutely painless, but caution does not hurt. The tip of the bottle must be carefully inserted into the nasal passage so as not to accidentally injure the mucous membrane.
You cannot replace Quicks with plain fresh water. It may contain harmful microorganisms, which, if they enter the mucous membrane of the child's nasal cavity, will cause an inflammatory process. Quicks spray is made to the highest standards, so it poses absolutely no danger to the baby compared to plain fresh water.
And now about the procedure itself… To wash the nasal cavity, the child is seated. The spray bottle is held upright. After injection, the child is told to blow his nose. For those babies who do not yet know how to do this, mothers clean their noses using a rubber pear or an aspirator. Separated mucus is removed by suction.
Form and price
The manufacturer produces 30 ml bottles of Quicks spray with aloe. Instructions for vialspacked in cardboard boxes. The price of one package is about 270-300 rubles. One bottle contains approximately 220 doses.
An interesting fact is that each bottle is made according to a special scheme. It is equipped with a special air purification system (microfiltration). It prevents the penetration of microorganisms, dust particles into the vial.
Spray analogues
"Aqualor Baby" - one of the analogues of the spray "Quicks" with aloe. The instructions say that this tool is available in the form of an aerosol and drops. The composition includes purified water and sterile sea water containing useful substances, trace elements (K, Fe, Mg, Na, Cl, Ca, Zn, etc.). Aqualor Baby is suitable for use from the first days of life. This remedy has the same indications for use as Quicks (daily hygiene, preparation for medical procedures, reduction of nasal congestion).
Based on purified and sea water with natural ingredients from the Adriatic Sea, another analogue of the Quicks spray, Aqua Maris, is produced. This name unites a whole line of products:
- "Aqua Maris Classic". This is a dosed nasal spray. Designed for adults and children from 1 year old. Used to cleanse and restore the nasal mucosa.
- "Aqua Maris Plus". Available in the form of a spray for adults and children from 1 year. Contains an additional component - dexpanthenol. The product is suitable for the treatment and prevention of atrophic and subatrophic rhinitis, colds.
- "Aqua Maris for kids". Available in the form of dropsintended for use from the first days of life. The tool moisturizes the nasal mucosa, softens and removes crusts and mucus, improves local immunity.
Quicks spray with aloe, the instructions for use of which we reviewed, is useful. It helps both adults and children to get rid of the discomfort that occurs in the nasal cavity due to diseases and the air we breathe.
