FAQ

What is Probiorinse?

Probiorinse is a buffered saline nasal irrigation solution enriched with probiotics.

What are probiotics?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as "live bacteria that promote health".

Does Probiorinse contain probiotics?

Probiorinse contains the probiotic Lactococcus lactis W136 , which has long been used in the food industry and is "generally considered safe".

Are the bacteria present in Probiorinse alive?

Yes, they are indeed alive. Live L lactis bacteria are freeze-dried using a process called "freeze-drying" and only come back to life once reconstituted with water.

Are there other nasal irrigation solutions with probiotics?

Not to our knowledge. We believe we are the first on the market.

How should Probiorinse be used?

Probiorinse should be used exactly like a conventional nasal irrigation solution. A 240 ml irrigation bottle, such as the NeilMed Sinus Rinse , for example, simply needs to be filled with clean, lukewarm water, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Is Probiorinse safe?

The bacterium used in Probiorinse, Lactococcus lactis W136 , has been consumed orally by humans for hundreds of years and is generally considered safe. No adverse effects were observed in safety studies of Probiorinse. Introducing probiotic bacteria into the nose is a new approach in the healthcare industry. Other studies have been published on the administration of intranasal bacteria, and none of these have reported toxicity or side effects.

Is Probiorinse currently available?

YES, Probiorinse is currently available for purchase and delivery throughout Canada.

Why 14 days of treatment?

It makes sense to add bacteria over an extended period, rather than administering them only once, so as to provide continuous support to the microbiome during the body's recovery.

How does Probiorinse work?  Does it offer a beneficial effect?

Probiorinse offers all the expected benefits of conventional nasal and sinus irrigation on nasal congestion, secretions and sensations of nasal congestion, enhanced by the benefits conferred by probiotics over a longer period of time than just temporary relief.

What is the cost of Probiorinse?

A box of twenty-eight individual doses, good for a fourteen-day course of treatment, costs $59.99 CAD, plus applicable taxes and shipping fees.

Can Probiorinse be used continuously?

Although Probiorinse has been studied over a period of fourteen (14) days, there is no indication that longer treatments would be dangerous.