Novel combination product

Abstract

A combination product comprising a nasal spray dispenser containing a formulation for nasal administration, and a balm holder element containing a skin-care balm, attached to a bottom of the nasal spray dispenser.

1 . A combination product comprising a nasal spray dispenser containing a formulation for nasal administration, and a balm holder element containing a skin-care balm, attached to a bottom of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         2 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the balm holder element is detachably attached to the bottom of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         3 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the nasal spray dispenser comprises a dispensing head mounted on a top of a container. 
     
     
         4 . A combination product according to  claim 3 , wherein the dispensing head is a metered dose spray pump. 
     
     
         5 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the balm holder element comprises a base element on which the balm is mounted, a balm cover with a cylindrical portion surrounding the balm, and a cover portion. 
     
     
         6 . A combination product according to  claim 5 , wherein the cylindrical portion of the balm cover is aligned with a cylindrical wall of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         7 . A combination product according to  claim 5 , wherein the cover portion of the balm cover is attached to the bottom of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         8 . A combination product according to  claim 7 , wherein the cover portion of the balm cover is glued to the bottom of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         9 . A combination product according to  claim 7 , wherein the cover portion is dome-shaped and matches a recess in the bottom of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         10 . A combination product according to  claim 7 , wherein the cover portion of the balm cover is clipped or snap-fitted to the bottom of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         11 . A combination product according to  claim 5 , wherein the base element of the balm holder element is attached to the bottom of the nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         12 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a liquid formulation containing a saline solution. 
     
     
         13 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a liquid formulation containing an active ingredient selected from a group of vasoconstrictors, antiallergic agents, and corticosteroids. 
     
     
         14 . A combination product according to  claim 13 , wherein the active ingredient is xylometazoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 
     
     
         15 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the balm comprises an active ingredient that is a botanical extract. 
     
     
         16 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the balm comprises one or several skin conditioning agents. 
     
     
         17 . A combination product according to  claim 1 , wherein the balm has substantially a hemispherical shape. 
     
     
         18 . A balm holder element comprising: a base element on which a balm is mounted, a balm cover with a cylindrical portion surrounding the balm, and a cover portion, wherein the balm holder element is attachable to a nasal spray dispenser. 
     
     
         19 . A method for treating nasal discomfort whereby a cooling and soothing effect is provided to a perinasal skin area, comprising use of a combination product according to  claim 1  by application of the balm to the perinasal skin area and administration of the formulation for nasal administration into a nostril. 
     
     
         20 . A method for treating runny nose whereby irritated skin is soothed, comprising use of a combination product according to  claim 1  by application of the balm to an irritated perinasal skin area and administration of the formulation for nasal administration into a nostril.