FabiSpray: First Nasal Spray For Treating Adult Covid Patients Launched In India

The first nasal spray for treating adult Covid patients has been introduced In India. Launched by Glenmark, a global pharma company, FabiSpray (Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray) acts as a physical and chemical barrier against the virus when sprayed over nasal mucosa. The product is launched in partnership with SaNOtize. "FabiSpray is designed to kill the COVID-19 virus in the upper airways," according to the official statement.

"Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray



(NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement. The spray acts as a physical and chemical barrier against the virus, preventing it from incubating and spreading to the lungs, the company explained.

"We are confident it will offer patients a much needed and timely therapy option," informed Robert Crockart, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Chief Commercial Officer.

"As a leading pharmaceutical player, it is important that we are an integral part of India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We are happy to receive regulatory approval for Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) and launch it in partnership with SaNOtize," he added.

Over the issue of clinical trials results, Dr. Monika Tandon, Senior VP and Head of Clinical Development in Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. said,"The results from this Phase 3, double blind, placebo controlled trial are encouraging. Demonstration of reduction in the viral load has significant positive impact from a patient and community perspective. In the current scenario, with new emerging variants exhibiting high transmissibility, NONS provides a useful option in India's fight against COVID-19."

"As per studies conducted in the Utah State University USA, NONS is proven to kill 99.9 percent of SARS-Cov-2 virus including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon variant within 2 minutes." She said.