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ITC starts clinical trials for nasal spray to prevent Covid-19 infection

Sources say product is being steered by ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre; Bengaluru. Internal trials found it to be effective against other viruses like common cold. Trials could take 3 months

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If trials show that these work in prevention, there could be several uses of such sprays – especially with schools, colleges, offices and public transport opening

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Diversified conglomerate, ITC, is developing a nasal spray for Covid-19 prevention for which it has initiated clinical trials.

An ITC spokesperson confirmed the development but said, “We are unable to

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First Published: Nov 25 2021 | 2:37 PM IST

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