Carrageenan nasal spray in virus confirmed common cold: individual patient data analysis of two randomized controlled trials

Conclusions Administration of carrageenan nasal spray in children as well as in adults suffering from virus-confirmed common cold reduced duration of disease, increased viral clearance and reduced relapses of symptoms. Carrageenan nasal spray appeared as an effective treatment of common cold in children and adults. Trial registration Pooled data from ISRCTN52519535 and ISRCTN80148028
Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research