What is contained in Nisita® Nasal Ointment?100 g ointment contain 2.8 g of sodium chloride and 7.2 g of sodium bicarbonate.Other ingredients: wool alcohols, lemon oil, soft white paraffin, mediumchain triglycerides, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol.

When is Nisita® Nasal Ointment used?Nisita® Nasal Ointment is used in the event of dry nasal mucosa• as supportive treatment in the event of a blocked nose, e.g. cold• for cleaning and moistening the nasal mucosa, e.g. in the event of a dry air• for loosening scabs and crusts.

Nisita® Nasal Ointment is suitable for adults,children and infants.

When may Nisita® Nasal Ointment not be used?Nisita® Nasal Ointment may not be used in the event of hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients contained in the ointment.

What precautions are necessary when using Nisita® Nasal Ointment?When used correctly, there are no particular precautionary measures to be taken.After nose operations or accidents however, a doctor should be consulted before using Nisita®

Nasal Ointment.

May Nisita® Nasal Ointment be used duringpregnancy or lactation?There is no evidence available to suggest that the use of Nisita® Nasal Ointment during pregnancy or lactation would be harmful.

How do you use Nisita® Nasal Ointment?Introduce a 1 cm-long string of ointment into each nostril, several times daily. Insert the tube nozzle as deeply as possible into the nostrils, squeeze out a little ointment and distribute evenly over the nasal mucosa by gently massaging the sides of the nose. The ointment can be applied to the inside of the nose using a cotton bud.The ointment should be applied several times daily, particularly before going to bed.

Due to reasons of hygiene and to avoid infec-tion, each tube of Nisita® Nasal Ointment should only be used by one person. After application, the tube nozzle should be wiped clean.

For how long may you use Nisita® Nasal Ointment?Nisita® Nasal Ointment may be used over a longer period of time. If there is no improvement after 14 days of treatment, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What undesirable side effects can Nisita® Nasal Ointment have?In rare cases, Nisita® Nasal Ointment may cause a slight burning sensation on the nasal mucosa due to its mildly irritating effect.Very rarely, the wool alcohols and the lemon oil contained in the ointment may lead to hyper- sensitivity reactions.

What further information must be taken note of?Nisita® Nasal Ointment may only be used up to the date printed on the box and tube seam.

Particular note:Always store Nisita® Nasal Ointment in the outer carton during everyday use in order to avoid possible damages of the tube through pointed, solid objects. Nisita® Nasal Ointment contains, as an ointment base, a mixture of liquid and solid fats, which may change slightly if stored incorrectly (below 15°C or above 25°C). At higher temperatures the ointment may decompose. As a result, some oil may first come out of the tube. In case of cooler storage it may be slightly more difficult to get the ointment out of the tube. In order to avoid damaging the tube, e.g. by repeated folding, you should always press the ointment from the back to the front of the tube.

Small amounts of air in the tube, resulting from the filling procedure, neither affect the efficacy of the preparation nor the filling quantity.

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Nasal OintmentDear patient!Please read the following patient information leaflet carefully, as it contains important information which you should follow when using this product. If you have any questions, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Patient Information Leaflet

Mucosa of the respiratory tractThe respiratory tract is lined with a mucosa which allows for the full functionality of the respiratory organs. In the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract there are adenocytes and a number of tiny hairs (the so-called cilia). The adenocytes produce a liquid (secretion) which moistens the air that is breathed in (approx. 10,000 litres daily) and, at the same time, absorbs dust, dirt, germs, etc. The work of the cilia, which are constantly moving, is to transport those foreign matters back out or via throat into the stomach. If the mucosa is dried out, its natural function is not guaranteed any longer. Thereby, the intrusion of germs is facilita-ted and the sense of smell and taste is affected. Furthermore, this can lead to an irritation of the mucosa.

Our nose – function and taskThe nose has many functions which serve to prevent illnesses of the respiratory tract. Through the nose, the air which is breathed in is brought almost to body temperature, i.e. in the winter cold air is warmed up and in the summer very hot air is cooled down. Additionally, the air which is breathed in is moistened and filtered in the nose so that dust particles are removed and only clean air reaches the lungs. For this reason, the air should always be breathed in through the nose and not through the mouth. This, however, is not possible if the function of the nose is restrained and the nasal mucosa is too dry.

Dry noseis a common problem. Not only it concerns all age groups, but also it appears throughout the year. The scabs and crusts which are formed in case of a dry nose are not only bothersome, they can partly be painful, too. The risk of an infection is higher, also the breathing, the sense of smell and taste are affected. This affects significantly the quality of life.

A dry mucosa can have causes• side effects of special medicines• certain illnesses, such as diabetes or rheumatic

disorders often lead to a dry mucosa, too• heated or air-conditioned rooms• dust or other irritants• sometimes a dry mucosa is simply due to old age.

Recommendations and treatment optionsThe healing power of the salt (sodium chloride) has been used by humans for hundreds of years already. Thus, a stay in salty sea air or in a health resort where saline spring water is evaporated via wooden twigs (graduation houses) leads to a relief of the complaints in case of respiratory tract illnesses. The salts contained in the ointment create humidity in the nose due to their hygroscopic effect.

Nisita® Nasal Ointment is therefore widely applicable

For prevention• protects the nasal mucosa against drying-out in the event of dry air• avoids the contact of irritants with the nasal mucosa

For treatment• moistens the nasal mucosa• loosens crusts and scabs• supports the treatment of colds in infants and children• improves nasal respiration and can thus reduce snoring

For after-care• supports the regeneration of the damaged nasal mucosa in case of colds, nosebleed, and after operations.

In case of a dry nasal mucosa, you also have Nisita® Nasal Spray at your disposal.

Revised: 02/12; PB1600000

Keep out of the reach andsight of children!

What pack sizes are available?Packs of 10 and 20 g ointment.

ManufacturerEngelhard Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG

Herzbergstrasse 3D-61138 Niederdorfelden, Germany

Date of informationJanuary 2012

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