Quix is used as a symptomatic treatment for colds. The product improves the patency of the nasal passages, eliminates a runny nose and alleviates the course of the underlying disease. An additional effect is the normalization of local immunity. Prescribed to adult patients and children older than three months. Suitable for women during pregnancy and lactation.
Kwix is not intended for monotherapy of acute respiratory viral infections and allergic conditions. This medication is recommended to be used along with other medications to relieve symptoms and speed recovery.
KVIX spray: composition
100 ml of Kwix spray contains 84.6 ml of Atlantic Ocean water (Bay of Cancale, France) and 15.4 ml of purified water.
Description: Transparent, colorless, odorless liquid.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Drug for the treatment of nasal diseases
Pharmacological properties
"Quix" is a nasal spray containing Atlantic Ocean water in optimal concentration (salt content 2.6%). This water has a unique combination of healing minerals and trace elements. Ocean water trace elements such as copper, manganese, gold and silver are valued for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.
Quix provides natural relief for congested nasal passages and sinuses, and also moisturizes the nasal mucosa, which is especially important for maintaining a healthy respiratory system.
Composition and form of release of the solution
The drug is produced on the basis of ocean water (84.6 ml/100 ml solution) and fresh purified water (15.4/100 ml solution). The salt content does not exceed 2.6% (in 100 ml of solution).
Solution forms:
- Quix nasal spray. It contains ocean and purified water, a liquid without color or specific odor.
- Quix-aloe nasal spray. Ingredients: ocean and purified water, aloe leaf extract.
- Quix-eucalyptus nasal spray. Ingredients: ocean and purified water, eucalyptus leaf extract.
The drug is available in polyethylene bottles with an antibacterial filter. This prevents the proliferation of microbes in the solution. Once opened, the spray can be used for 6 months without the risk of contamination of the hygiene fluid. Bottle volume – 30 ml (220 doses). One cardboard box contains 1 bottle and instructions for use. The solution is stored at room temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Sea water contains many trace elements, minerals and electrolytes that are beneficial for the body. Quix is a hypertonic solution. It maintains the normal physiological state of the epithelium of the upper respiratory tract. The main property of the liquid is disinfection. When applied to mucous membranes, the drug creates conditions unfavorable for the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microflora (bacteria, viruses, fungi). Sea water has a beneficial effect on the immune and endocrine systems and has a strengthening and regenerating effect.
Eucalyptus - contains phytoncides that have an antimicrobial effect. The plant has sedative and analgesic properties. It has a calming effect on the mucous membrane, relieves irritation, itching, inflammation, and redness of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages.
QUIX: indications for use
- Effectively reduces swelling of the nasal passages and relieves nasal congestion
- Actively cleanses the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses
- Moisturizes the nasal mucosa
Thanks to its properties, “Quix” restores the functions of the nose, and thereby reduces the risk of complications (rhinitis, sinusitis) and makes breathing easier.
Adults and children from 3 months.
"Quix" can be used in pregnant and lactating women.
Photo of the packaging of the Quickx spray 30 ml, where indications for use are indicated
Mode of application
Aerosol spray with fine atomization. At the beginning of use, a slight burning sensation is characteristic. Approved for use in all age groups, starting from 3 months of life. Children's age group: spray 1-2 irrigations locally into each nasal passage with an interval of 8 hours (up to 2-3 times a day) .Adult age group: spray 1-3 irrigations topically into each nasal passage with an interval of 8 hours (up to 2-3 times a day).
Quix is approved for long-term use. It is not addictive. Using Quicks spray. Remove the outer cap, before irrigating, apply several presses on the cuff of the tip of the bottle, insert into the nasal passage and irrigate with 1-2 presses on the cuff, after use, treat the tip of the nozzle with a napkin and put on the cap.
The drug is available in the form of an intranasal spray, which is intended for instillation into the cavity. The aerosol irrigates the mucous membrane. Small particles may cause a slight burning sensation immediately after instillation. The classic medication is approved for use in children aged three months and older.
The children's dosage is 1 injection into each nostril every eight hours. You are allowed to use the product up to three times during the day. Adult patients can place three drops in each nostril. The quantity depends on the degree of congestion. An interval of 8 hours should be maintained between doses. You can use the drops three times a day.
The medication is allowed to be used without interruption for a long period of time. Does not cause dependence or addiction, does not require withdrawal. Before use, shake the bottle well, then remove the protective cap and press the dispenser the required number of times. Before first use, you need to spray a few sprays into the air.
After instillation, it is necessary to disinfect the dispenser and close the lid. Medicine containing eucalyptus is approved for use in children from six months of age. For the younger group of patients under six years of age, it is allowed to use one drop at a time. You can instill up to four times a day.
Children over six years of age, as well as adults, are prescribed one to three injections of the product at a time into each nostril. You can use the product three to four times during the day. With the help of a medicine with aloe, you can prepare for instillation of intranasal substances. It is used to rinse the nasal cavity.
The product can be used in combination with any intranasal drops. The medicine can be used to treat allergic rhinitis. The medication has a pronounced anti-edematous effect. The medication does not have a vasoconstrictor effect. The medicine is not addictive; the patient can safely use an aerosol created on the basis of herbal components.
The medication does not lead to the development of adverse reactions in the body, therefore it can be equally used by patients of any age and health status. Pregnant women and nursing mothers can use the product to treat a runny nose after consulting with their doctor. The medicine does not have a negative effect on the child.
QUIX side effects
Eucalyptus oil may cause allergic reactions (including shortness of breath) in susceptible patients.
A slight burning sensation may occur at the beginning of use.
Release form
A bottle of Quix spray contains 30 ml of solution. The bottle is equipped with an antibacterial protection system that prevents contamination of the contents throughout the entire period of use, but not more than 6 months.
Each vial contains approximately 220 doses.
Photo of a bottle of Quix spray 30 ml
Storage conditions Store at room temperature. Do not use Quix after the expiration date stated on the package. Keep out of the reach of children!
Shelf life Shelf life 3 years. Once the package is opened, it should be used within 6 months.
Photo of the packaging of Quix spray 30 ml, where the expiration date is indicated
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies Without a prescription.
Photo of the packaging of Quickx spray 30 ml, where the price is indicated
Manufacturer: Joint Stock Company BERLIN-CHEMIE, Germany BERLIN-CHEMIE AG, Glienicker Weg 125, 12489, Berlin, Germany
Address for filing claims: Presnenskaya embankment 10, Business, Block B, 123317, Moscow. Telephone
Similar medications
Quix analogues are anticongestants, which are characterized by a targeted effect against edema. The most popular analogues are Aqualor and Physiomer, which not only cleanse the nasal passages, but also remove pathogenic bacteria that cause allergies. On the mucous membranes, the effect of sea water, which contains drops of the medicinal line of Quix and its analogues, is to optimize their condition, which helps relieve swelling and activate the self-cleaning mechanisms of the epithelial cilia in the nasal cavity.
Characteristics of Aqualor
Why use the drug
The instructions indicate that Aqualor is recommended for use in the following cases.
- As a prophylactic against acute respiratory infections and ARVI during the period from autumn to winter.
- For rhinitis diseases of various origins.
- After surgery in the area of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
- For complex treatment of flu and colds.
- For hygienic purposes.
Aqualor can also be effectively used for sinusitis as an additional drug in complex therapy. This will allow you to quickly and better clear your nose of pathological purulent discharge.
Terms of use
- Aqualor for hygiene should be used once a day.
- For prevention against runny nose and colds, it is used up to 3 times a day.
- During complex treatment of runny nose and sinusitis, Aqualor is recommended to be used up to 6 times.
- During inflammation in the pharynx, you should choose Aqualor Throat - this solution is used to irrigate up to 6 times a day.
- At one time it is necessary to make 4 irrigations. Aqualor drops have no contraindications.
- For infants, preference should be given to the product.
During pregnancy
Aqualor can be used during pregnancy and lactation at any stage, as it is completely safe for both the woman and her future children.
KVIX spray 30 ml summary (instructions for use) of the drug in photographs
Photo instructions for use of Quix spray 30 ml, part 1
Photo instructions for using Quix spray 30 ml, part 2
Kwix price, where to buy
The price of Quix spray in pharmacies ranges from 250 to 330 rubles. Kwix nasal drops in Ukraine can be purchased for an average of 90 hryvnia.
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Spray Quicks: reviews of the drug
Natalya Podoprigora, Kaliningrad One day I got very sick, my nose was so stuffy that I can’t even describe it. At the pharmacy I was advised to use Quix spray; it is supposedly the most effective and powerful drug and is not addictive with long-term use. Started using it. It’s already the second day of treatment with this spray, and I don’t feel any improvement. In my opinion, this is a completely ineffective remedy. Daria Kalinkina, St. Petersburg Spray Quix, to be honest, I can’t even add it to the list of medications! It does not cause any side effects, but also has no effect on the treatment of the common cold. I sprayed it on my nose almost every hour, and no effect. I just wasted so much money on it, because the price is really very high for ordinary sea water, which, moreover, does not provide any treatment. I had to buy other stronger drops. Varvara Goryunova, Chelyabinsk I bought Spray Quicks first, since Salina, which I usually use, was simply not available in the pharmacy. The price of Kwix, of course, is high. I had a slight runny nose, and Quix spray helped me cure it in just two days. And when my son got sick, I also used this spray; the instructions say that it can also be used for children. It moisturizes the mucous membrane very well and relieves a little swelling, but the child had a strong runny nose, and this drug could not cope on its own, so I had to add a vasoconstrictor to the complex. And Quix was also used to cleanse the nose. A good drug, but ineffective. Elena Pastushkova, Nizhny Novgorod Since there was no Aqua Maris in the pharmacy, I was offered to replace it with Quix spray. Quix is not so nasty, and the child was happy to spray it on his nose, but with a severe runny nose, it is not particularly effective, so I had to use other drops with a stronger effect at the same time. A rather weak drug for such a high price. Victoria Sevostyanova, Yuzhno-Uralsk I used Spray Quicks as prescribed by my therapist for a runny nose. It did a great job with a runny nose, relieved swelling and made breathing easier. My course of treatment lasted three days, although previously I had been unable to cure my runny nose for less than a week. I really liked this drug. Tatyana Ignatenko, Shadrinsk During pregnancy, I caught a cold after being caught in heavy rain. I started to have a runny nose, the doctor advised me to use Quix spray to treat a sore nose, since this drug consists of ocean water and does not contain any chemicals, so pregnant women are allowed to use it. Of course, it doesn't cost a penny, but I can afford it. It is very easy to press and sprays well. It is good for cleaning the nose and makes breathing remarkably and almost immediately easier and copes with the treatment of a runny nose. And now I know exactly what I can use to clean my future baby’s nose. The price is of course high, but its effectiveness is worth it. Valeria Byrko, Gukovo Spray Quicks cleanses the nasal passages well and relieves swelling, but it is useless in treating a runny nose. It is necessary to combine it with a more effective drug, then a good treatment result will be visible. The drug is good, but ineffective. For that kind of money it needs to be improved more.
What is the difference between Quix and Aqua Maris
Aqua Maris is a drug that is produced in Croatia. It consists of natural sea water from the Adriatic Sea, and purified water is used as an auxiliary substance. The manufacturer especially emphasizes the ecological purity of its product and the preservation in it of all the unique trace elements and minerals characteristic of the Adriatic and Mediterranean. The water for the drug is obtained in a nature reserve in the north of Croatia, which is as far away from industrial zones as possible and preserves the natural purity of the sea.
Aqua Maris is produced in the form of a spray or nasal drops. Spray cans can be equipped with various attachments. There are a number of varieties of this drug:
- AM Classic is positioned as a prophylactic for ARVI and runny nose. Available in the form of a nasal spray;
- AM For children - can be used for newborns. Available in the form of nasal drops;
- AM Norm is a remedy for the treatment of runny nose. Available in the form of an aerosol, which allows you to better rinse the nasal cavity and remove mucus;
- AM Baby - the same as “Norm”, but equipped with a special nozzle specifically adapted for children;
- AM Plus - differs in that dexapanthenol
. Used to treat dry runny nose. Thanks to this combination, the anti-inflammatory effect of the drug is also enhanced; - AM Oto - for ear care and prevention of ear diseases;
- AM Device is a device for rinsing your nose at home.
In addition to the types of this product listed above, there are two more varieties: Aqua Maris Strong and Aqua Maris for the Throat. Unlike its predecessors, which are isotonic
solutions, these forms are
hypertonic
solutions. They are 100% seawater and contain over 0.9% salt, whereas in isotonic solutions its content is 0.9 g per 100 ml of solution. They are produced in the form of a dosed spray and differ in the shape of the nozzle.
Quicksgermansky
Another important difference between AquaMaris and Quicks is the difference in the proportion of sea and simply purified water, as well as the concentration of salt in it. Quicks Classic contains 84.6% sea water versus 31.82% for Aqua Maris
The salt concentration in Quickx is also higher (up to 2.6% versus 0.9% Aqua Marisa), making it a hypertonic solution.
Quix is available as a nasal spray. Each bottle of the drug contains 220 doses. If we talk about the varieties of this drug, then in addition to the classic one, it is produced with additional components and different salt concentrations:
- Quix Aloe is a preparation with the addition of aloe vera extract. This combination increases the moisturizing and softening effect of the drug on the mucous membrane. In it, per 100 ml of the drug there are only 28.6 ml of sea water and 50 mg of aloe extract, everything else is ordinary purified water. The result is isotonic
solution (0.9% salt like Aqua Maris). - Quix Eucalyptus - in this case, in addition to ocean water, the preparation contains eucalyptus oil (0.015 ml/100 ml). This combination is designed to combat nasal congestion and gives the drug a fresh effect. The manufacturer does not specify the proportion of ordinary and sea water in the preparation, but in terms of salt content, this option, like the “Classic” one, is hypertonic
.
Obviously, if we compare the range of drug release forms, Aqua Maris has more variety, which makes it possible to better take into account all the patient’s characteristics (this is especially true for very young children). This drug is more suitable for those who prefer to use the healing properties of sea water exclusively, without adding other substances (with the exception of Aqua Maris Plus). At the same time, Quix's varieties with the addition of aloe and eucalyptus make it more effective in eliminating unpleasant sensations in the nose.
A clear decision in choosing which is better - Quicks or AquaMaris - will depend on age and individual preferences, because Despite the different salt concentrations, the indications for use for both drugs are identical. Both contain only natural ingredients, so apart from age (for certain forms) there are practically no restrictions on their use.
For children under one year of age, sprays are contraindicated (some pediatricians do not recommend this form under 2 years of age). Drops are used instead.
Quix and AquaMaris are over-the-counter products. In terms of price, both drugs are approximately the same, although the greater variety of release forms in Aqua Maris makes the price range for this drug wider.
Use of Quix in children, lactation and pregnancy
According to the instructions, Quicks spray cannot be used for newborns; it is prescribed to children over 3 months of age. The product does an excellent job of improving nasal breathing in a child, while optimal hydration of the mucous membranes occurs, which helps clear the nasal passages. That is why the drug receives a lot of positive feedback from parents.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the use of the spray is allowed. When using Quix while pregnant, a woman can be calm about her fetus, because the drug is a natural product. Precisely because expectant mothers often face the problem of a stuffy nose, the product can significantly simplify their life in this matter. In reviews from pregnant women you can often read about the effectiveness of using the spray.
