- Nasal Drops are liquid medications used to treat nasal congestion, allergies, or infections. They are administered directly into the nostrils.
Preparation of nasal drops:
Step-by-Step Preparation:
- Prepare Solvent: Use sterile distilled water or saline solution as the base.
- Dissolve Active Ingredients: Add decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline), antibiotics, or corticosteroids to the solvent.
- Adjust pH and Tonicity: Ensure the solution is isotonic and adjust the pH to match the nasal environment.
- Sterilization: Sterilize the preparation by filtration or autoclaving.
- Packaging: Fill into sterile dropper bottles or spray containers.