flo Sinus Care

Each sachet contains pre-mixed powder of Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, and Glucose Anhydrous.
FLO Sinus Care is a non medicated, preservative free nasal and sinus irrigation kit. It can be used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion as well as optimise the patient's recovery following nasal and sinus surgery.
FLO Sinus Care consists of a wash bottle and pre-mixed sachets of FLO powder. Refill sachet packs are also available separately. When dissolved into 200mL of water it closely resembles the fluid which naturally bathes the cells of the body. This fluid contains minerals and sugar which are required for normal functioning of delicate nasal tissue.

FLO Sinus Care is specifically designed to irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities using a large volume of solution at low positive pressure. This method improves penetration of irrigation fluid into the sinus cavities compared with traditional metered nasal pumps.
Since FLO Sinus Care is formulated to mimic the body's own extracellular fluid, it is: Gentle on nasal tissue and will not sting or burn, Superior to isotonic saline solutions, Compatible with other medications.

Hayfever or allergies - to wash away unwanted pollens, dust, animal fur and other irritants.
Colds, flu and sinusitis - to remove excess mucus and bacteria from the nose and sinus cavities. This also helps relieve facial pressure and discomfort often felt with sinusitis.
Post operatively - to wash away mucus and dry blood from the nose and sinuses.
CPAP users - to help relieve nasal and sinus congestion.
In conjunction with other medicated nasal sprays - use FLO Sinus Care 20 minutes prior to the medicated product to help clear mucus and improve their effectiveness.

Adults and Children over 12 years: Use twice daily or as directed by the Healthcare Practitioner.
Children 6 to 12 years: Use twice daily under the supervision of an adult, or as directed by the Healthcare Practitioner.
Children under 6 years: May only be used as recommended by the Healthcare Practitioner.
How often does the patient needs to use FLO Sinus Care? Use FLO Sinus Care twice daily or as directed by the healthcare practitioner. There are no adverse effects from using FLO Sinus Care more often because it is preservative-free and non-medicated.
NOTE: Use anytime of day, except the last hour before bed. Lying down immediately after use can result in fluid draining from the sinuses unexpectedly. This may cause coughing.

Do Not Substitute: Always use the solution recommended by the doctor. Alternative irrigation solutions may not work as well as FLO Sinus Care.
FLO Sinus Care has been specifically formulated to closely mimic the body's own extracellular fluid, so it is gentle on nasal tissues.
Clinical studies have shown it is superior to isotonic saline solutions and will not sting, as hypertonic solutions are prone to do.

FLO Sinus Care is non-medicated and preservative-free and may be used during pregnancy or whilst breast feeding.

Blocked ears: This may occur if solution enters the eustachian tube. If this occurs, try clearing the patient's ears by pinching their nostrils closed and gently blowing through the nose. The patient's ears will start to clear when they hear a popping sound. Release the pressure on the nostrils, breathe normally and swallow a few times. Repeat as necessary.
Earache: This may occur if applying too much pressure when squeezing the bottle. Try to use less pressure when administering FLO. Also follow the previously mentioned procedure to help un-block the ears. If earache persists, stop using this product and consult the Healthcare professional.

FLO Sinus Care is non-medicated and preservative-free and may be used whilst taking other medications.

How do you use and clean the FLO Sinus Care Kit?: These directions have been prepared specially for FLO Sinus Care. Make sure you have the FLO bottle, tube, cap pre-mixed sachets of FLO powder and pre-boiled water ready for each application.
Always use as directed.
1. First time use: Thoroughly wash the bottle, tube and cap with warm soapy water using a bottle brush to clean all surfaces. Rinse all components with clean tap water and dry using a clean paper towel.
2. Fill the bottle to the Fill Line using luke-warm pre-boiled water. Always boil water for at least 1 minute before cooling until luke-warm.
NOTE: If more convenient, boiled water may be stored in a clean container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. You may reheat the water in the FLO bottle using a microwave oven in 5 second bursts.
3. Cut or tear open one sachet of FLO powder. Using the guidelines, fold out sachet into a funnel shape and pour the entire contents into the FLO bottle.
4. Screw the cap and tube firmly onto the bottle and shake until all the powder has dissolved.
The mixture is now ready for use.
5. Standing over a basin, bend forward and tilt your head down so your chin almost touches your chest. Insert the tip of the cap gently into one nostril.
Whilst breathing through the mouth, steadily and gently squeeze the bottle until the solution drains from the opposite nostril or from the mouth. No harmful effects will occur if some of the solution is swallowed. Whenever the bottle needs to refill with air, remove it from your nose before releasing hand pressure to prevent "suck back" and contamination of the remaining solution.
6. Repeat previously mentioned steps until approximately half of the solution has been used.
7. Repeat procedure on other nostril.
8. Gently blow your nose to clear any remaining fluid and mucus.
NOTE: If the you have recently had nasal or sinus surgery, do not blow your nose before checking with your surgeon.
9. Discard any remaining solution in the bottle. Always make a fresh solution for each treatment.
10. Cleaning after use. Wash all components with warm soapy water and rinse well. Dry with a clean paper towel. Firmly wipe all components using either a large alcohol swab or a clean paper towel which has been well moistened with isopropyl alcohol (available from pharmacies) to help remove unwanted bacteria. Be sure to wipe down the thread on the bottle neck and inside of the cap. Allow about 5 minutes for the alcohol to dry. Reassemble the FLO bottle and store in the refrigerator until next needed. BEFORE NEXT USE rinse the bottle with previously boiled water to remove any residues from the isopropyl alcohol.

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