Calpol Saline Nasal Spray is a non medicine nasal spray that provides gentle congestion relief to babies and young children. Sometimes babies younger than six months will get the “snuffles”. A baby is usually snuffly because they have a build-up of mucus in their tiny noses and narrow nasal passages and can’t clear it themselves. If your baby seems otherwise well, it probably has nothing to do with an infection.

This product can be taken alongside CALPOL® Infant Suspension if pain and fever relief is also needed Before using for the first time, prime the pump by actuating 5 times. Once primed, the pump will normally remain charged throughout regular daily treatment periods. If the spray is not ejected during the full actuation stroke, or if the product has not been used for longer than 7 days, the pump will need to be re-primed with 2 actuations. Bronchiolitis - This infection affects the lower respiratory tract – part of the lungs. It’s quite common in children under two and can result in a runny nose. It usually starts off like a common cold before developing symptoms like a slight temperature, dry and persistent cough, difficulty feeding and rapid or noisy breathing (wheezing). The saline works by softening and loosening hardened nasal mucus, helping it to clear from the nasal passages. This helps the child breath more easily and makes it easier for them to feed and sleep.Laterally actuated pump (Khone): The laterally actuated metered-dose spray ensures that the solution is well distributed over the surface of the nasal mucosa by spraying a fine mist. Bacterial - With a bacterial infection, your child might need antibiotics. Speak to your GP about this. Spray deep into the nostril by pressing the spray head once. It is recommended to breathe in through this nostril while holding the other closed. Get the timing right. Timing is everything. It’s hard to use when your little one is feeling wriggly, so try when they are nice and relaxed, like after a bath. Vertically actuated pump (Freepod): Before the first application, prime the pump by actuating 4 times. Once primed, the pump will normally remain charged throughout regular daily treatment periods. If the spray is not ejected during the full actuation stroke, or if the product has not been used for longer than 7 days, the pump will need to be reprimed with 4 actuations.

To make sure your pump is working, test spray into the air before you use it for the first time and whenever you have not used it for a week or more. Menthol vapours, rubs and pastilles. These can provide soothing scents such as eucalyptus and mint that can help them breathe a little easier. Try and make your little one as comfortable as possible and help them to reduce nasal congestion with a few home treatments. Steam. Sit in a steamy atmosphere before a feed or when reading to your children. For example, sit in the bathroom with the shower running and the door closed for five minutes. Some patients may find that Calpol Nasal Spray isn’t as effective at treating their symptoms. Here at Simple Online Pharmacy, we have a number of alternatives available, including;If you need to use another nasal drop or spray at the same time as Calpol saline nasal drops or spray, then you should use the Calpol spray or drops first, to avoid washing the other medicine out of the nose with the saline. Using the Calpol product first will also cleanse the nasal passages, allowing the other nasal product to be more effective. Nasal sprays and drops can be used in older babies and children. Get the most from them with our tips: CALPOL ® Infant Original Suspension, CALPOL ® Infant Suspension Sachets, CALPOL ® Sugar Free Infant Suspension, CALPOL ® Sugar Free Infant Suspension Sachets and CALPOL ® Infant Sugar Free Colour Free 120mg/5ml Oral Suspension contain paracetamol, can be used in infants from 2 months old (weighing over 4kg and not premature). For pain and fever. CALPOL ® SIXPLUS™ Suspension, CALPOL ® SIXPLUS™ Sugar Free Suspension and CALPOL ® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts contain paracetamol,can be used in children from 6 years old. For pain and fever. CALPROFEN ® Ibuprofen Suspension contains ibuprofen, can be used in infants from 3 months old (weighing over 5Kg). For pain and fever. CALCOUGH ® Infant Syrup contains glycerol, can be used in infants from 3 months old. For dry cough. CALCOUGH ® Children's Syrup, can be used in children over one year old. For cough.CALGEL ® Teething Gel contains an anaesthetic and antiseptic, can be used in infants from 5 months. For short- term use of no more than 7 days, where non-medicinal methods have not provided relief. Always read the label. Drinks. Give them plenty of fluids. For little ones, make sure they are feeding regularly, and for older children, offer warm broth or soup.