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ethanol-containing nasal solution

An intranasal solution containing ethanol with antimicrobial activity. Upon intranasal application, ethanol-containing nasal solution may prevent colonization of the nasal cavity. The antimicrobial effect of ethanol is due, in part, to its denaturing of microbial proteins.
Synonym:Ethanol-based Intranasal Solution
Ethanol-based Nasal Sanitizer
US brand name:Nozin
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