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"just wondering about nasal sprays "

I t seem like my "Ocean" saline nose spray smell like mold at times. Has anyone ever refrigerated it to keep it fresh. ?

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

I have them and there is an expiration date on the bottle.  No, I have never experienced a bad smell and I do not keep in my refrigerator.

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

Maybe it's expired!  Throw it out and get a new one!  No, never kept in the fridge. I haven't had any issues with my spray.

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

Could be your nose. 

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

@godi could be right....I don't use nasal sprays unless I have a cold and can't breathe but sitting in my house sometimes, well a lot,  I smell this 'odd' smell....but my dh can't smell it, I think it just me.

 

@BeccaLou  DH uses a nasal spray and does not refrigerate his bottle.

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

@Mom2Dogs   My DH and I have the same conversation, I smell something and he doesn’t. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

I keep my prescription nasal sprays on the kitchen counter, none of them say to keep in the fridge

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

I've used for years and never noticed any "odor". I don't referigerate mine and it doesn't indicate that is necessary. I would call the pharmacist or the doctor's office to check your concern. I would discard the botttle and open a new one. When it comes to medication you need to be sure that it's okay. 

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. OCEAN HAS A RECALL ON CERTAIN NASAL SPRAYS FOR POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. YOU CAN CHECK TO SEE IF YOURS IS ON THIS LIST.https://www.smithdrug.com/uploads/recalls/ocean_saline_nasal_spray.pdf

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Re: "just wondering about nasal sprays "

No it wasn't expired, but threw it out,  and purchased a new one. I have to use daily , and I never experienced that moldy smell before. And I old but don't think I'm molding yet.Smiley Wink