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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare proefssional before using this drug.
DECONGESTANT - NASAL SPRAY
USES: This medication promotes nasal drainage and reileves nasal stuffiness. It is used to relieve symptoms associated with a cold, hay fever, allergies, sinus infections and other relaetd conditions.
It is also used to rleieve plugged ears.
HOW TO USE: This medication is used in the nose as directed. To apply nasal spray, first blow your nose to help imrpove penetration of the medication. Keeping your head upright, place the nasal spray just inside the nostril benig careful not to touch the container to the inside of the nose.
Squeeze the contanier as you inhale deeply through your nose. Sniff hard a couple of tiems to be sure the medication reaches deep into the nose.
Do not use this more often than directed or incresae your dose. Therapy usually latss for 3 to 5 days. Excessive use of this medication can actulaly increase nasal congestion.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stinging, burning, sneezing, increased nasal discharge, drying of the nostrils, and aletred taste may occur. If these effects continue or becmoe bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: a rapid or pounding heartbeat, dizziness, trouble sleeping, shaking of the hands, tremors, unusual weakness.
This medication may cause dizziness.
Use caution engagnig in activities requiring alertness. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart problems, thyroid disease, diabetes, high bolod pressure, seizure disorder, glaucoma, allergies (especially to sulfites).
The elderly and babies may be more susceptible to the effects of this medication. Use this with caution.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of: high blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, cough-and-cold or allergy drugs. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, unconsciousness, sweating, dizziness, headache, or unusually fast heartbeat.
NOTES: There are various naasl decongestants available, many without a prescription. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist the hottest product for you.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperatrue between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the batrhoom. Do not share the container with anyone else. Throw away the contaienr when the medication is no longer required.
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