SPRAY

PREPARED BY:
GOIZHA
SARA
BALLEN SIRWAN
INTRODUCTION

Spray: Are drug delivery system that releases

medication in the form of mist or aerosol

Main Purpose: They are designed for rapid and

targeted delivery
to specific areas like the nasal cavity, skin, or
mouth, providing localized or systemic treatment.
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Type
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sprays

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 THERAPEUTIC USE OF SPRAYS
1.NASAL SPRAYS:

•USED FOR DELIVERING DRUGS TO THE NASAL CAVITY.

•COMMON APPLICATIONS:
•TREATMENT OF ALLERGIES (E.G., ANTIHISTAMINES
•COLD AND FLU RELIEF (E.G., DECONGESTANTS)
•HORMONAL THERAPIES (E.G., FOR MIGRAINES)

2. SKIN SPRAYS:

•APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE SKIN FOR LOCAL TREATMENT.

•COMMON APPLICATIONS:
•WOUND CARE (E.G., ANTISEPTIC OR ANTIBACTERIAL SPRAYS)
•PAIN RELIEF (E.G., LIDOCAINE FOR BURNS, MUSCLE PAIN)
3. THROAT SPRAY:

INFECTION: PROVIDING NUMBING AND SOOTHING EFFECT

INFECTION: TREAT BACTERIAL OR FUNGAL THROAT INFECTION

 COSMETIC USE OF
SPRAY
1. FACIAL MISTS:
HYDRATES AND REFRESHES THE SKIN.
OFTEN USED TO SOOTHE THE SKIN AND SET
MAKEUP.
2. BODY SPRAYS:
USED AS A LIGHTER ALTERNATIVE TO
PERFUMES FOR A SUBTLE FRAGRANCE.
OFTEN INCLUDES MOISTURIZING
INGREDIENTS TO NOURISH THE SKIN.
3. SUNSCREEN SPRAYS:
EASY-TO-APPLY SUN PROTECTION,
COVERING LARGE AREAS QUICKLY.
PROVIDES UV PROTECTION WITHOUT THE
NEED TO RUB LOTIONS INTO THE SKIN.
 ADVANTAGES
1RAPID ONSET OF ACTION: SPRAYS ALLOW QUICK
ABSORPTION, LEADING TO FAST RELIEF (E.G.,
NASAL SPRAYS FOR CONGESTION OR THROAT
SPRAYS FOR PAIN RELIEF).
2. NON-INVASIVE DELIVERY: NO NEED FOR NEEDLES
OR INVASIVE PROCEDURES, MAKING SPRAYS A
CONVENIENT OPTION FOR PATIENTS.
3. LOCALIZED TREATMENT: TARGETS SPECIFIC
AREAS (NOSE, MOUTH, SKIN), REDUCING SYSTEMIC
SIDE EFFECTS AND IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS FOR
LOCALIZED CONDITIONS.
4. PORTABLE AND EASY TO USE: SPRAYS ARE
COMPACT, EASY TO CARRY, AND SIMPLE TO USE,
MAKING THEM IDEAL FOR AT-HOME OR ON-THE-GO
TREATMENT.
5. BETTER COMPLIANCE: PATIENTS ARE MORE
LIKELY TO USE SPRAYS REGULARLY DUE TO THEIR
EASE OF USE, LEADING TO BETTER TREATMENT
 DISADVANTAGES
• . Dose Accuracy:
• Ensuring precise dosage can be challenging, especially for unmetered sprays, leading to potential under- or
overdosing.

• 2. Irritation and Sensitivity:

• Some sprays may cause irritation in sensitive areas (e.g., nasal mucosa or throat), leading to discomfort or allergic
reactions.

• 3. Storage and Stability:

• Many sprays have a short shelf life or require special storage conditions (e.g., refrigeration), limiting their
convenience.

• 4. Limited Systemic Effects:

• Sprays are often less effective for systemic treatment, as they are primarily designed for localized action.
• 5. Regulatory and Safety Concerns:
• Strict regulatory requirements for manufacturing, packaging, and labeling to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Risk of contamination if the spray mechanism is compromised.
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