How do oil-based nasal drops differ from ordinary saline sprays?

Saline sprays moisturise the mucous membrane with an aqueous solution: they rinse the nasal cavity, thin mucus and evaporate quickly. Oil drops such as FARMAKOM Apifarm work differently: they form a thin lipid layer on the surface of the mucous membrane, which slows down moisture evaporation and reduces the feeling of tightness and dryness.

This format is particularly popular when the indoor air is very dry, for example when the heating is on in winter or the air conditioning in summer. An oil film stays on the mucous membrane longer than an aqueous solution, so one application may last longer.

FARMAKOM Apifarm contains sunflower oil, rosehip oil, vitamin E, calendula and chamomile extracts, tea tree oil and garlic extract. It is a cosmetic product, not a medicine, so it is not intended to treat a runny nose or nasal congestion; its purpose is specifically to keep the mucous membrane comfortable.

If your nose is blocked and you need to restore nasal breathing, saline solutions or decongestants do this job better. FARMAKOM Apifarm is chosen when the main problem is dryness and discomfort rather than acute congestion.