From: Surface tension examination of various liquid oral, nasal, and ophthalmic dosage forms
Solution | Indication | Surface tension (dynes/cm) |
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Mucosal lining fluid | ~56 | |
Afrin® No Drip Extra Moisturizing | Relieves nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies; swollen nasal membranes, sinus congestion/pressure | 44.7 ± 0.8 |
Afrin® Original Nasal Spray | Relieves nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies; swollen nasal membranes, sinus congestion/pressure | 41.6 ± 0.3 |
CareOne® No Drip Nasal Spray | Relieves nasal congestion; sinus congestion | 40.6 ± 0.4 |
Zicam® Intense Sinus Relief No Drip Liquid Nasal Gel | Relieves nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, allergies, and sinusitis; sinus congestion/pressure | 37.4 ± 0.6 |
Mucinex® Sinus-Max | Relieves nasal congestion, due to common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies; sinus congestion/pressure | 37.2 ± 0.4 |
4 Way® Nasal Decongestant Fast Acting Spray | Relieves nasal congestion, sinus congestion/pressure, swollen nasal membranes | 36.7 ± 0.4 |
Vicks® Sinex 12 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray | Relieves nasal congestion due to cold, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies | 33.9 ± 0.2 |
NeoSynephrine® Cold & Sinus Mild Strength Spray | Relieves nasal congestion due to cold, allergies | 33.8 ± 0.2 |
CareOne® Saline Nasal Spray—Nasal Moisturizing Spray | Relieves dry nasal membranes | 33.1 ± 0.2 |
Vicks® Non-Drowsy Qlear Quil 12 Hour Nasal Decong. Moisturizing | Relieves nasal congestion due to cold, hay fever, other respiratory allergies; sinus congestion/pressure | 30.3 ± 0.2 |