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What Is Sterimar Stop & Protect Cold And Sinus Relief
Fast and effective relief from congestion - acts in 2 minutes
STÉRIMARTM Stop & ProtectTM Cold & Sinusitis Relief is scientifically proven to act in 2 minutes, to unblock and relieve nasal passages. The hypertonic solution with a base of 100% natural seawater creates a natural osmotic effect to gently draw and drain even thick mucus, allowing you to breathe more naturally and helping prevent secondary infection by washing out nasal cavities.
Protects Against Infection
Our patented formula, inspired by nature provides long lasting hydration and forms a protective invisible film on the nasal lining. This helps to strengthen the nose’s barrier function and rapidly helps neutralise germs responsible for colds, helping protect you from future infection.
Scientifically proven and fast acting relief recommended by GPs.
Made with 100% natural purified sea water based formula, enriched in sea minerals with added copper and eucalyptus oil. STÉRIMARTM Stop & ProtectTM Cold and Sinusitis Relief is drug, steroid and preservative free. It is suitable for adults and children from 3 years and up.
How To Use Sterimar Stop & Protect Cold And Sinus Relief
Stérimar has a unique nozzle that disperses the solution in very fine droplets further up the nose for increased efficacy. Stérimar is easy to use at any angle.
- Prime the spray by briefly pressing the nozzle.
- Insert the nozzle into one nostril.
- Press briefly without tilting your or your head backwards or sniffing.
- Blow your nose.
- Repeat in other nostril.
- Clean the nozzle after application with soapy water, rinse and dry.
Use as often as required or as recommended by your doctor.
What Does Sterimar Stop & Protect Cold And Sinus Relief Contain
Natural Sea Water, Copper Salt, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil.
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Reinforced effective protection against further attacks.
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