Benzedrex Nasal Decongestant Inhaler (Pack of 3)

Dear Reader,I bought this product on the slight hope that it could help my condition. I've been hacking up loogies since gradeschool, a less than desirable trait I'm sure. Anyways I've tried this and that, changed my diet, avoided allergens, etch.. Nothing seemed to work. granted some things helped, but they took time or didn't really solve the problem. That is to say until I tried this product. It's like a nuclear warhead for your sinus. One whiff of this stuff then BAM AND THE DIRT IS GONE! Please Excuse my pun. I couldn't resist myself. It kind of smells like chlorine, and can burn at times. Frankly I'd sniff pepper spray if it did the job though. The instructions say's it lasts two hours, but I just uses it two or three times a day. I keep it my car, and use it between classes, on the way to work, etch. The only downfall of this product is that it's absolutely ineffective if you are 100% blocked off. What I mean is if you can get any air through your nose, than your obviously not going to be able to inhale this through it. This beats my Netti pot (which doesn't work for me, because I can't get water from one nostril to the other). What I like best about it though is that it does NOT dry up your nose. Yes you will have to cough more crap up / blow it out. However on the plus side your nose doesn't get all itchy and full of dried stuff.One package contains 3 units. One unit lasts for 3 months. So let's do some math here. I bought this for about $15. divide that by three units. Ok so were at $5 per unit now. Divide each unit per month. That's about $1.66 dollars per month.I've been using this for about a month now, and have been telling all of my family & friends about it's "magic." In fact I'm going to buy a pack for gifts. I'm cheap though so each person can have one tube. Hey I usually don't buy gifts so they can count themselves as lucky.Sincerely,A starving college studentPS: While the Thumb's up button may not represent likes on this page, I still appreciate it's pressing.

The label says don't use for more than 3 days. Adhere to that warning because after a few days breathing problems worsen.I was scheduled for surgery to clear up breathing obstructions but before that needed some relief. Started using these sticks because their effect is almost instantaneous vs the liquid sprays that take a few minutes. After a week of use I was totally dependent on it. 30 minutes after application I couldn't breath again.Anyway, what I am trying to say is that if you are trying to fix everyday breathing problems find another way. Consult a nose and throat specialist. Otherwise, these sticks are really powerful and if you can get one full whiff it will clear your breathing for a few hours.

I often suffer with a stuffy nose and I've used Benzedrex for literally decades with great success. Like anything, don't overuse it, but it really does open up my sinuses. Plus, I've never had a "kickback" effect like you can easily get with some of those nasal sprays. You just breath in a bit through your nose, one side at a time, and I get pretty much instant relief. It just works for me.

This brand and combination of ingredients seems to work pretty well. I've noticed a little bit of post-nasal drip right after inhaling, which tells me that it's clearing things up! It's a nice alternative to relying on tablets that take time to work, whereas this works right away. It's nice to place this within reach at bedtime for quick relief without needing water or to turn on the lights to take tablets.The company responded when I called the 800# to ask how these open! Mine was so tight that I thought I was doing something wrong and didn't want to break the casing, but the receptionist transferred me to a man who told me that sometimes the machines tend to over-tighten the twist caps, which explained why I couldn't pry it or twist it open. Obviously, I finally did open it with the aid of a gadget to loosen jar lids.

PACKAGINGThe outer packaging is a tough nut to crack, and while child-safe, it's a bit of a challenge for adults, even with scissors. The inhaler itself is made of sturdy plastic and feels well made.SCENT/AROMAIf you are accustomed to Vicks Inhalers, with their distinctive camphorous menthol and eucalyptus aroma, the Benzedrex inhaler will be a bit change for you. Lavender plays a starring role in this aromatic blend, backed with an ample dose of menthol, the overall effect is much more "aromatherapy" like, as opposed to Vicks' cool, purely medicinal notes.INGREDIENTS & EFFICACYThe active ingredient in Benzedrex is propylhexidrine, a drug related structurally to methamphetamine (related does not mean 'same as'). When inhaled, it opens up the nasal passages and sinuses, relieving pressure and congestion. Vicks inhalers active ingredient is levmetamfetamine, also an amphetamine derivative that works in much the same way.In my experience Vicks and Benzedrex are about equally effective immediately after use, but Benzedrex works much much longer -- in the hours range versus minutes with Vicks, which also makes it a better value in my opinion.IT'S FOR YOU IF...- You want decongestant relief, but don't want to take anything in pill form, or want to give your oral decongestant an added boost- You like lavender, or can at least tolerate the scent- You are a Vicks inhaler user looking for a longer-lasting upgradeTHINK TWICE IF...- You are opposed to buying online -- I live in a major metro area and have never seen Benzedrex carried at a pharmacy, though this may be a 'regional thing'.RECOMMENDED: Yes.