Are you using NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ or Aleve® pain medication?

For this month’s blog, we will be talking about two over-the-counter products: NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ and  Aleve® pain medication.

Spring has arrived and many people may begin experiencing symptoms of seasonal allergies. Nasal congestion, nasal dryness and nasal drips can all be very irritating for people suffering from seasonal allergies. 

NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ can help relieve these symptoms. The medicinal ingredient in Neilmed Sinus Rinse is “Sodium Chloride”, which is commonly known as salt. The sinus rinse is a saline solution that is soothing to the nose and it can be used 1-6 times daily. Rinsing with tap water or home-made salt solution can sometimes cause a burning sensation. 

This product does not require a prescription for purchase, it can be found in most pharmacies in the over-the-counter section. 

Custom Care Pharmacy is giving away a small quantity of FREE NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ samples! Come in and sign up as a Custom Care Pharmacy member to receive the free sample! Limit one per family, while supplies last!

Neilmed Nasal Rinse is easy to use. You can fill the bottle with lukewarm distilled, filtered or previously boiled water and pour the mixture packet into the bottle. Make sure you shake the bottle gently to dissolve the mixture. 

To use the rinse, you should stand in front of a sink, bend forward and tilt your head down. Squeeze the bottle gently to allow the solution to enter into your nose.  

For a proper rinse, keep squeezing the bottle GENTLY until at least 1/4 to 1/2 (60 mL to 120 mL or 2 to 4 fl oz) of the bottle is used. Do not swallow the solution.

If the symptoms of nasal congestion persists or if there is an infection, make sure you consult with your doctor. There are prescription nasal sprays to treat various nasal problems. 

Another common condition that people often seek over-the-counter treatment for is aches and pain.  ALEVE^® is an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, it contains naproxen sodium, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This product is indicated to treat pain and stiffness of arthritis. It can also be used to relieve muscle ache, headache, menstrual cramps and toothache.

ALEVE^® is for adults (age 12 and over). Patients over 65 should take no more than 1 caplet every 12 hours. ALEVE^® may not be suitable for everyone, so make sure you talk to a pharmacist first before taking this product. 

Custom Care Pharmacy is giving away a small quantity of FREE ALEVE^® LIQUID GELS samples! Come in and sign up as a Custom Care Pharmacy member to receive the free sample! Limit one per family, while supplies last!

Custom Care Pharmacy Hours of Operation: 

Monday to Friday  10am to 8pm 
Saturday                9:30am to 5pm
Sunday                  Closed