Alkalol - A Natural Soothing Nasal Wash, Mucus Solvent and Cleaner Kit - with Cup, 16-Ounce

by Alkalol

Product Features

• Net quantity of 16 ounces
• Refreshing, preservative-free, hypertonic saline solution with natural extracts and essential oils
• Provides natural relief from nasal congestion caused by sinusitis and allergies
• Dissolves mucus; helps clean and moisturize nasal passages
• Gentle enough for daily cleansing of the throat, mouth, nose and sinuses

Product Description

Use alkalol as a nasal wash and mucus solvent to help clear blocker nasal passages and provide a drug-free relief from nasal congestion and irritation caused by sinusitis, allergies, head colds and post-nasal drip.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.8 x 7 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003YFG0M0
• UPC: 857670002007
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #781 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #3 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Allergy, Sinus & Asthma > Sinus Medicine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's helping me, and that's the long & short of it., April 18, 2011

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THATCH "RST" (OHIO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alkalol - A Natural Soothing Nasal Wash, Mucus Solvent and Cleaner Kit - with Cup, 16-Ounce (Health and Beauty)

I'm a long term allergy sufferer and chronic sinus infections are the norm for me. I've had allergies since teenage years, have done every bit of everything possible including allergy shots, ENT doctors, MRI's, homeopathic, prescription, nose sprays and saline sprays. I've tried every combination, dosage and antibiotic. Many times.

For several years large volume saline wash was my prescription for some limited amount of relief, mainly the NeilMed Sinus Rinse Regular Kit 1 kit. It helps, but my sinuses are so swollen at times that the water doesn't all want to come out even when leaning forward, and as it trickles out throughout the day or night I get earaches from it running over the Eustachian tubes. The exhaustion, complete tiredness, groggy foggy mind that comes from it? All of that. Hopefully that's enough to give you an idea of my level of suffering from sinus and allergy problems.

On a personal recommendation I decided to try this product. It took me 2 or 3 bottles to figure out how it best worked for me. At first, it definitely wasn't hurting but I couldn't tell how much it was helping. Many people dilute it, and I found for me I'm best off to use it full strength. Rather than a whole bottle of saline, or this mixed with saline, using just an ounce or so of this, just enough to rinse from each side to the other, has been enough to bring me a new level of relief and decongestion. I choose to use the bottle that came with my NeilMed kit rather than the rinser that comes with this kit. Being someone who has to watch the BP, I also have to stay way from the decongestants and this has been a great alternative. I find this especially helpful to use an hour or two before bed and using far less liquid means I have much less issue with drainage at night like with the saline in a higher volume.

Not to get too explicit, but this is the first product that not only decongests my nose but also causes me to need to spit after I've used it.

When I used it mixed with saline, I had mediocre results. It had a good smell but really didn't get at decongesting me. At full strength I get the results I'd hoped for, but I doubt someone could start using this product full strength. It takes some time to get used to the momentary burn you get after it drains out-- a little bit like smelling salts or having a soda bubble back up into your nose. And that being said, I don't have "rebound issues" like you can with prescription saline sprays that cause you to get really congested again right after it runs out.

The smell of the product is very much like a menthol, and while it doesn't smell like Vicks "vapo-rub" it can have a similar effect on the nose, and "punches you right in the face" for a second or two after using it. But it works. It's not so bad to make me tear up or anything like that.

On the downside, the bottles aren't that big. If you plan to completely replace your saline routine like I have (mostly), it can get to be a little expensive. As well, if you travel you'll have to check it since it's already liquid, whereas the saline packets travel well but require clean water at your destination. On the other hand, even a bottle a week is still in the general vicinity of a prescription nose spray.

So in summary: This product is now my product of choice. It took me 2-3 bottles to figure out how it was most effective for me, and other than cost, I have yet to discover any downsides. I can't call it a miracle like others, but it does help me stay functional and "non-funky" in the nose department. I waited more than a month before writing my review to give adequate opinion time.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Answer to Colds, Sinus Probs & Allergies, December 13, 2010

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The Illustrated Home Librarian (Owings Mills, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alkalol - A Natural Soothing Nasal Wash, Mucus Solvent and Cleaner Kit - with Cup, 16-Ounce (Health and Beauty)

This product could put every other cold, flu, allergy product out of business!

My surgeon prescribed Alkalol for immediate use after sinus surgery. I've been using it ever since... some fifteen years... as needed. It provides immediate relief of sinus symptoms. And having used probably every allergy and cold product known to man, this one is my top choice. I have no worries about side effects or addiction. I can use it 2-3 times a day and then stop short without a rebound of the problem. I no longer call a doctor for antibiotics when I get a sinus infection. Just start using Alkalol for a couple of days. Clears it right up (and I don't get those nasty antibiotic side-effects!)

I'd never have heard of it if not for the surgeon and everyone I've recommended it to (which is everyone!) has never heard of it. This company and product should be a household word! It has the "better mousetrap." People need to hear about it! They definitely need to hype up their marketing - tho I hope they don't jack their prices up to do so.

My only gripe is that I have always had to special order Alkalol at local pharmacy counters and had to wait a couple of days for it to arrive. So I ordered two bottles at a time which usually lasts my husband and I about a year. But seeing the price here on Amazon!? Hey, I pay $2-4 a bottle depending on the pharmacy and how much profit they decide to tack on. I may use Amazon to send Alkalol to suffering out of town friends but think I'll stick with local pharmacies for now - better prices and no s/h costs.

I usually just buy the bottle by itself tho... It's really all you need and half the price.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars as good as afrin... without the addiction, May 5, 2011

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just somebody ordinary (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alkalol - A Natural Soothing Nasal Wash, Mucus Solvent and Cleaner Kit - with Cup, 16-Ounce (Health and Beauty)

I bought 3 bottles of this stuff a year or so ago, and found it too strong to use. It sat in my closet until I recently started using it after my antibiotics became less effective. I mix this at about a 40%alkalol/60%warm water solution. It opens up my nasal passages as good as afrin, and has no rebound effect. I will probably be using this product for quite some time. I am one that has the absolute worst allergy and sinus problems. Antibiotics have worked great in the best but are not sustainable......


UPDATE: This product has completely healed my sinus's. I use it in the morning and night, and have no more infections or congestion. Make no mistake about it either, I had some of the worst sinus problems that existed.