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My saline nasal spray has benzalkonium chloride in it, will i still be able to use it daily or is that a chemical that shouldn't be used often? thanks
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Daily is fine: Benzalkonium chloride is a commonly used preservative, but sprays containing it can safely be used daily.
Answered 8/19/2013
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