sodium chloride (Care Pharmaceuticals)

Fess is a leading brand of non-medicated saline nasal sprays and washes, primarily marketed in Australia and New Zealand. The product line is designed to relieve nasal congestion associated with sinusitis, hay fever, the common cold, and allergies. Its mechanism of action is physical and osmotic; the saline solution thins and loosens thick nasal mucus, making it easier to clear from the nasal passages, while also moisturizing the nasal mucosa to prevent irritation. Originally developed by Care Pharmaceuticals, the brand was acquired by Prestige Brands Holdings (now Prestige Consumer Healthcare) in 2013. The Fess portfolio includes various formulations tailored for different age groups, including infants (FESS Little Noses) and adults, as well as hypertonic solutions for more severe congestion.

Brand names

FessFESS Nasal SprayFESS Little NosesFESS Sinu-CleanseFESS SensitiveFESS Eucalyptus

Other names

saline nasal spraysodium chloride nasal spray