Valois Pharma's latest side-actuated device for nasal drug delivery is the fruit of many years of research and two years of development. It consists of a standard actuator coupled with a customisable shell and cap and combines ease of use with patient comfort.
Compact, ergonomically designed and intuitive to use, the device requires only moderate effort to actuate it, which means both adolescents and the elderly can use it.
Using the side-actuator removes any possibility of axial movement of the nozzle inside the nostril when the actuator is pressed. This eliminates any risk of the nozzle entering the nostril too deeply. Moreover, there is no contact between fingers and nostrils, which improves hygiene during treatment. In addition, the device is fitted with a level indicator, which allows the patient easily to see the amount of drug left and to replace medication before it runs out. As the movement to actuate the device is perfectly natural, it is much easier to obtain delivery of a full dose.
Valois Pharma's side-actuated nasal spray device features Equadel, claimed to be the first pump to dispense the same dose and spray every time, regardless of how much pressure is exerted by the patient. This solution reinforces patient compliance, which in turn will lead to improved drug effectiveness.