ColdGuard® Oral Spray
Upper respiratory tract viral infections (URTIs), many of which are also known as the common cold or influenza (flu), are the most common diseases in humans, with adults having two to five common colds each year and school children having from seven to ten colds per year. The immune system reacts to the virus through an inflammatory reaction, which causes symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, cough, sneezing, headache, nasal stuffiness/congestion and cough. Common cold or flu is often self-diagnosed based on symptoms. Many viruses have been associated with URTIs, of which rhinovirus is the most common.2
The incubation period of an infectious disease is the time between infection and symptom onset. The incubation period varies depending on the type of virus, ranging from half a day to over a week for some viruses.2
Since the common cold viruses mutate frequently it would be beneficial to design treatments that act topically on the surface of the oropharynx through unspecific mechanisms to protect the mucous lining from viral invasion. ColdGuard® has been clinically proven to do precisely this.2
ColdGuard® acts against the common cold/upper respiratory tract viruses
ColdGuard® ColdGuard® is an oral spray that protects against upper respiratory tract viruses causing common cold and flu-like symptoms. ColdGuard® is easy to use and acts fast. ColdGuard® forms a protective moisturizing barrier on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and throat. The barrier disables viruses and inhibits their ability to spread and multiply. ColdGuard® shortens the duration of common cold/upper respiratory tract infection/flu-like symptoms if used at an early stage of the infection. ColdGuard® treats and alleviates common cold and flu-like symptoms.
ColdGuard® contains Cod Trypsin, a protective enzyme from the Arctic Ocean
In the 1970s, Professor Jon Bragi Bjarnason, an Icelandic scientist, noticed that employees of a fish-cleaning plant had unusually soft and healthy hands. Considering that they cleaned fish all day, it seemed more logical for their hands to be full of cracks and cuts instead. Was there something in the fish that had a protective effect? The answer was yes. The research team was able to show that certain cold-adapted marine organisms contained an enzyme with good protective properties. Further research and development eventually led to a global patent on the marine enzyme – cod-adapted trypsin. The enzyme is extracted as a by-product of cod processing and thus does not put a load on the marine ecosystem.
The Swedish biotech company Enzymatica was founded in 2007 and acquired global rights to develop and sell products that contain the marine enzyme.
How to use ColdGuard® to help shorten the duration of a common cold
Use ColdGuard® at possible exposure to upper respiratory tract viruses or as soon as possible after noticing early symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, such as sore scratchy throat or sneezing. Continue to use ColdGuard® until exposure ceases or the symptoms are relieved.
How to Use ColdGuard® to prevent a common cold
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Open your mouth and aim the nozzle towards the back of the throat.
- Press down on the pump and spray 2 times (1 dose) every second hour, recommended 6 doses daily during the time you are exposed to the upper respiratory tract viruses or until the symptoms are relieved. ColdGuard can be used for a longer period of time as there is no risk of overdose.
Product information
INGREDIENTS:
ColdGuard® solution contains glycerol (55 %), water, a natural enzyme – cod trypsin, ethanol (<0,8 %), calcium chloride, trometamol and menthol. The solution is sugar-free and contains no preservatives, gluten or lactose.
STORAGE:
ColdGuard® should be stored at or below 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the product label and the pack.
PRECAUTIONS:
- Do not use ColdGuard® if you are hypersensitive/allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Do not use the product during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as there is no clinical information available.
- Do not use the product after surgical intervention in mouth and/or throat until wound is healed, without consulting a healthcare professional.
- Do not inhale when applying the spray as it may cause irritation of the airways, resulting in cough and hoarseness.
- Keep out of reach of children, to prevent accidents with small parts.
- Consult a healthcare professional if you have a high fever or if your symptoms are more severe than those of a normal common cold; they could be due to something else.
- To avoid spread of disease, the product should only be used by one user.
- For optimal effect, do not eat or drink within 20 minutes after use.
- Do not use if package is damaged or opened.
For further information refer to ColdGuard® Oral Spray instructions for use.
Frequently asked questions about ColdGuard®
Against what illnesses can ColdGuard® Mouth Oral Spray protect?
ColdGuard® is an oral spray that protects against upper respiratory tract viruses causing common cold and flu-like symptoms. It is easy to use and acts fast. ColdGuard® forms a protective, moisturizing barrier on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. The barrier disables viruses and inhibits their ability to spread and multiply.
How do you use ColdGuard®?
Point the nozzle towards the throat and spray 2 times (1 dose) every second hour, recommended 6 doses daily during the time you are exposed to the upper respiratory tract viruses or until the symptoms are relieved.
Can anyone use ColdGuard®?
ColdGuard® Oral Spray is suitable for adults and children from the age of 4 years, provided they are not hypersensitive/allergic to any of the ingredients.
How does ColdGuard® work?
ColdGuard® forms an immediate barrier in the oral cavity and throat with triple action:
Protects: The physical barrier coats, moisturizes and protects the oral cavity and throat. Catches: The barrier captures viruses. Disables: The barrier inhibits the captured viruses’ ability to infect cells and multiply.
Is ColdGuard® a medicine?
No. ColdGuard® is a CE-marked medical device that works by creating a temporary, local, protective barrier on the surface of the mucous membrane in the oral cavity and throat. Unlike medicines, it has no pharmacological, metabolic or immunological effect.
Can ColdGuard® be used if pregnant or breastfeeding?
There are no known concerns regarding the use of ColdGuard® during pregnancy and breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before use.