FAQ
Baby & Kids
Yes. Non-medicated saline nasal sprays are generally suitable for regular daily use and for most age groups, including children and babies, when used as directed. They contain no active drugs, making them appropriate for ongoing nasal hydration and cleansing.
Preservative-free, non-medicated, no-sting FLO Baby Saline Nasal Drops or FLO Baby Saline Nasal Spray can be used as often as needed to help clear a blocked or stuffy baby nose.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
FLO Baby Saline Drops allow a quick and gentle delivery of saline into the baby’s nostril from any angle. FLO Baby Saline Nasal Spray provides a soft micro-mist spray into the nostril and can also be used from any angle.
Ensure your baby is comfortable and supported. Hold the nozzle under your baby’s nostril and depress the pump gently. FLO Baby Saline Nasal Drops and FLO Baby Saline Nasal Spray can be used in any position, even upside down.
DO NOT insert the nozzle into your child’s nostril.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Sprays
Yes. Saline nasal sprays add moisture to the nasal lining, helping relieve dryness caused by low-humidity environments such as air-conditioned spaces or airline cabins. Maintaining hydration supports the mucus layer and normal nasal function.
Yes. Saline helps wash out allergens like pollen, dust and environmental irritants from inside the nose. This can help reduce nasal congestion and irritation associated with allergy flare-ups by rinsing away particles before they trigger further symptoms.
An isotonic saline nasal spray such as FLO Saline Plus contains a saline solution (a mixture of salt and water) that is at the same concentration as the fluids in your body.
FLO Saline Plus Nasal Spray contains a unique preservative-free, non-medicated saline solution suitable for everyday use or as often as needed to help clear a blocked or runny nose caused by colds, allergies or dry air.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
FLO Travel Nasal Spray contains carrageenan, a red seaweed extract with moisturising properties. It supports nasal health when travelling in planes, trains or buses, or when exposed to cool, dry air for long periods by helping keep nasal tissue moist to maintain the nose’s natural defences against bacteria, cold viruses and irritants.
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is common in New Zealand and can negatively affect quality of life. FLO Saline Plus may help clear congestion and wash away pollen, allergens and irritants from the nasal passages.
Washes
Sinusitis is infection or inflammation of the sinuses — tiny spaces in your cheeks, forehead and around your eyes. It can cause a feeling of heaviness or pressure in your head, often with a blocked nose or nasal discharge. More information is available on the sinusitis page.
A sinus infection (sinusitis) will usually clear up on its own after 1-2 weeks.
Talk to your doctor if your sinusitis symptoms have not started to improve after about 7-10 days or they are getting worse.
It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor if you keep getting sinus infections.
FLO Sinus Care is a preservative-free, non-medicated saline wash gentle enough to be used daily. Use twice daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. Not within one hour of bedtime. Children 4+ should use under adult supervision.
After use, discard any remaining fluid. Wash the bottle, cap and tube in warm soapy water, rinse well, dry with a clean paper towel, reassemble and store in the fridge until next use.
FLO CRS has a low-salt formulation with xylitol designed to stay in sinus tissues longer to hydrate and thin mucus. Both FLO CRS and FLO Sinus Care are preservative-free, non-medicated isotonic saline solutions.
