Nasal spray kills cold viruses in lab tests
Virucidal Activity of the Drug «Thymogen®», a Nasal Dosed Spray, Against Human Respiratory Viruses In Vitro
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No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 53 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
Publication
Journal
Antibiot Khimioter = Antibiotics and Chemotherapy
Year
2025
Authors
V. S. Smirnov, V. Zarubaev, T. A. Kudryavtseva, I. L. Esaulkova, A. Volobueva, V. A. Zaplutanov, S. Petlenko
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Claims (3)
A nasal spray called Thymogen was tested on cells in a lab and found to be safe to use at certain amounts without harming the cells too much, which is good for studying how it might fight viruses.
A nasal spray called Thymogen can kill a common cold-like virus in lab tests, starting at a certain strength, which might help fight off this virus in people.
A nasal spray called Thymogen can kill a type of virus that causes colds and flu-like symptoms in lab tests, and it might work against other similar viruses too.