Device for internal and external nasal application
A combination product comprising a dispensing head ( 10, 10 ′) mounted on a top of a container ( 20, 20 ′) containing a formulation for nasal administration, and a solidified skin-care balm ( 50 ) for application around the nose contained in a balm holder element ( 30, 30 ″) located on a bottom ( 24 ) of the container ( 20 ).
1. A combination product comprising a dispensing head ( 10 , 10 ′) mounted on a top of a container ( 20 , 20 ′) containing a formulation for nasal administration, and a solidified skin care balm ( 50 ) for application around the nose contained in a balm holder element ( 30 , 30 ″) located on a bottom ( 24 ) of the container ( 20 ).
2. A combination product according to claim 1 wherein the dispensing head ( 10 , 10 ′) is a metered dose spray pump.
3. A combination product according to claim 1 , wherein the balm holder element ( 30 , 30 ″) comprises a base element ( 34 , 34 ′, 34 ″) on which the balm ( 50 ) is mounted, and a balm cover ( 32 , 32 ″) with a cylindrical portion ( 33 , 33 ″) surrounding the balm ( 50 ), and a cover portion ( 36 , 36 ″).
4. A combination product according to claim 3 , wherein the cylindrical portion ( 33 , 33 ″) of the balm cover ( 32 , 32 ″) is aligned with a cylindrical wall ( 22 , 22 ′) of the container ( 20 , 20 ′) containing the formulation.
5. A combination product according to claim 3 , wherein the balm cover ( 32 ) is attached to the bottom ( 24 ) of the container.
6. A combination product according to claim 5 , wherein the balm cover ( 32 ) is glued to the bottom ( 24 ) of the container ( 20 , 20 ′).
7. A combination product according to claim 3 , wherein the cover portion ( 36 ) is dome-shaped and matches a recess in the bottom ( 24 ) of the container ( 20 ) containing the formulation.
8. A combination product according to claim 3 , wherein the balm cover is clipped or snap-fitted to the bottom ( 24 ) of the container.
9. A combination product according to claim 1 , wherein the base element ( 34 ″) is attached to the bottom ( 24 ) of the container ( 20 ′).
10. A combination product according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid formulation comprises a saline solution and/or an active ingredient selected from the group of vasoconstrictors, antiallergic agents and corticosteroids.
11. A combination product according to claim 10 , wherein the active ingredient is xylometazoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
12. A combination product according to claim 1 , wherein the balm comprises an active ingredient having skin soothing properties, in particular selected from the group comprising ectoin, dexpanthenol, aloe vera, calendula, bisabolol and niacinamide.
13. A combination product according to claim 1 , wherein the solidified balm ( 50 ) has substantially a hemispherical shape.
14. A combination product according to claim 1 , wherein the balm comprises one or several skin conditioning agents.
15. A combination product according to claim 1 , wherein the balm ( 50 ) comprises an active ingredient that is a botanical extract.
16. A balm holder element ( 30 , 30 ″) comprising: a base element ( 34 , 34 ′, 34 ″) on which a balm ( 50 ) is mounted, a balm cover ( 32 , 32 ″) with a cylindrical portion ( 33 , 33 ″) surrounding the balm ( 50 ), and a cover portion ( 36 , 36 ″), wherein the balm holder element ( 30 , 30 ′ ′) is attachable to a nasal spray dispenser.
17. A method for treating nasal discomfort whereby a cooling and soothing effect is provided to a perinasal skin area, comprising the step of using the combination product according to claim 1 by applying the balm ( 50 ) to the perinasal skin area and administering the formulation for nasal administration into a nostril.
18. A method for treating runny nose whereby irritated skin is soothed, comprising the step of using the combination product according to claim 1 by applying the balm ( 50 ) to an irritated perinasal skin area and administering the formulation for nasal administration into a nostril.