BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE NASAL SPRAY is an innovative treatment for early intervention and treatment of common cold and flu-like illness._⁸⁶

BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE works by an antiviral effect. It traps and eliminates viruses, thereby having effects on symptom relief.^82.83.87 Our studies have looked at total symptoms and we have demonstrated that BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE will reduce the total symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, etc. when given as an early intervention for treatment of common cold and flu-like illness.^82,83,88

The recommendation is for up to 7 days.⁸⁶

The clinical trials have shown that BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE has a high tolerability, no nasal irritation, smell or taste.^82,83,88 One of the key things is that the iota carrageenan in the spray is not absorbed by the body. It really is working physical means not by medicinal means.⁸² It is a medical device.⁸⁶

Carrageenan is commonly found in food products and is generally recognised as safe. You have to remember there are three different types of carrageenan: iota, kappa and lambda. The BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE spray only contains one type of carrageenan, which is the iota carrageenan, and the iota carrageenan is generally well tolerated.^86,88

You can continue to use the saline spray to remove crusting and wash the nose. But you should always use the BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE after the saline spray, otherwise you are going to wash out the Cold Defense and reduce its efficacy⁸⁸. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have.

The concentration of BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE for adult and paediatric is 1.2 mg/ml.⁸⁶ Whilst the concentration is the same for both adults and kids, the spray mechanism is designed to deliver a smaller volume for kids noses.

The spray comes in two formulations: the adult spray and the kid spray. The adult spray is 1 spray into each nostril 3 times per day. For the kid spray, which delivers a smaller dose, 2-3 sprays into each nostril, 3 times a day.⁸⁶

The duration of the antiviral effect in vivo in human beings has not been measured, but we do know that when BETADINE^® COLD DEFENSE is administered 3 times per day. It is effective in reducing the severity of symptoms.^82.83,87