Birmingham Biotech, an innovator in diagnostic tests, protective nasal sprays and mobile medical facilities, announces that NoriZite Nasal Spray, an easy-to-use nasal device designed to block and trap inhaled virus particles, is now available to buy in the UK.
NoriZite Nasal Spray coats the nasal cavity and creates a strong barrier to physically trap viruses and help remove them from the nose before they cause infection.
The Healthcare Technologies Institute at the University of Birmingham developed the unique formulation. The spray recently won the ‘Materials Innovation Award 2022′ at the Med-Tech Innovation Awards on 8th June this year.
NoriZite Nasal Spray combines powerful ingredients with a balanced viscosity to provide maximum surface coverage and long-lasting protection. The formula has been engineered to ‘plume’ rather than ‘jet’ when applied with a typical nasal spray applicator, offering up to six times more surface coverage than other nasal sprays on the market.
Scientifically proven
NoriZite contains two main ingredients: carrageenan, an antiviral agent known for inhibiting infection against several respiratory viruses, and gellan gum, which ensures effective coverage and retention in the nasal cavity. Both are polysaccharides that coat and retain virus particles, so they do not infect local cells.
Laboratory studies have shown that the NoriZite formulation can prevent infection of cells (in culture) with SARS-CoV-2. The research confirmed the complete inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection for up to 48 hours in cells exposed to the carrageenan/gellan blend.
The formulation not only provides extensive coverage of the nasal cavity, but its sticking power is long-lasting. Studies show it is retained in the nasal passage for at least six hours after application, outperforming many other standard nasal sprays on the market.
Professor Liam Grover from the Healthcare Technologies Institute at the University of Birmingham commented: ‘The formulation has been selected for its mucoadhesive properties – the ability to stick to the layer of mucous on the cells in the nasal passages. Its carefully formulated viscosity provides high surface coverage and long-lasting retention, helping it to stay in the nose rather than dripping out.’
Michael Hsu, managing director at Birmingham Biotech, commented: ‘We have seen huge success with NoriZite in other parts of the world since launching earlier this year. The long-lasting gel-like barrier is designed to trap airborne virus particles before they have the chance to cause infection.’
‘Our carefully balanced combination of powerful ingredients offers an additional layer of protection to support people as they live their new normal.’
NoriZite is currently available to buy on Amazon via this link. It will arrive in-store and online at pharmacies in the coming months.
