SinuCleanse Micro Filtered Nasal Wash System Sinus Cleanse and Cleaning Saline Irrigation Flush System 30 Count Helps ease the symptoms of:Nasal CongestionSinusitis and RhinitisSinus PressureCold and FluNasal DrynessAllergiesThe Patent Pending SinuCleanse Micro-Filtered Nasal Wash System uses a built in micro-filter (originally developed for NASA) to reduce harmful and dangerous cysts which may be found in tap water.* This unique safety feature provides piece of mind and allows you the convenience of using tap water at the temperature you like for a more comfortable nasal washing experience, while eliminating the inconvenience and potential hazard of boiling water or the expense of buying distilled or filtered water. The SinuCleanse Micro-Filtered Nasal Wash has been tested and certified by an independent testing laboratory to meet stringent NSF/ANSI Std 53 for cyst reduction and meets the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendation for nasal washing with tap water.** Directions: Preparing the Micro-Filtered System for first Use: Before the first use, rinse the bottle with warm tap water and empty. Next fill bottle with warm tap water and place cap on bottle and tighten securely. Holding the assembled bottle and cap over the sink, invert so comfort tip faces up and squeeze bottle several times until bottle is empty and no water flows from the comfort tip. Repeat the filling and emptying process two additional times. The Micro-Filtered System is now ready for use.Wash your hands.For first time use make sure the Micro-Filtered System has been prepared according to the instruction above.Before each use inspect filter media for any signs of damage or discoloration and discard if any is present.Pour the contents of the saline packet(s) into the bottle. First-time users should start with 1 packet to make an Isotonic solution. As you become more accustomed to using the system, you may work up to using 2 full packets for a Hypertonic solution. Additional packets may be purchased online or from your nearest pharmacy.Fill the bottle with warm tap water to the 8 oz mark indicated on the bottle. Make sure the white check valve located on the shoulder of the bottle is present and in place. Test water temperature before using.Replace the cap on the bottle and tighten securely. Gently shake the bottle until the dry ingredients have completely dissolved.woman_bottleInvert the bottle so the comfort tip is facing up, lean over the sink with your head bent down so you are looking directly into the basin. Place the comfort tip up to the right nostril and gently insert the tip so that it forms a comfortable seal. Aim the tip at the back of your head, not at the top of your head.Squeeze the bottle gently so that the solution enters the right nostril. Do not inhale or “snort” the solution into the nose – breathe through your mouth.In a few moments the solution will begin to drain out of the left nostril Continue to squeeze the bottle gently until you have used approximately half of the solution.Remove the comfort tip from your nostril, then exhale through both nostrils to clear them of excess mucus and solution. Gently blow your nose into tissue.Repeat the procedure on the left nostril with the remaining solution.When finished hold the system inverted over sink and squeeze several times to remove solution remaining in cap.After each use of the Micro-Filtered System follow the Cleaning, Care & Storage Instructions.abc: 10163275