الأدوية والمكملات الغذائية

Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

This medicine is only used in the nose. Do not get it in your eyes or on your skin. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away and call your doctor.

To use the spray:

• When you use the medicine for the first time or if you have not used this medicine for 7 days in a row, you must prime the spray. Press down fully on the top of the canister four times or until a fine spray comes out.
• After you prime the nasal spray, there will only be 120 doses or sprays.
• Gently blow your nose before using the spray. Tilt your head back slightly and insert the tip of the nose piece into your nostril.
• Close the opposite nostril with a finger. Release 1 spray and at the same time, breathe in gently through the nostril.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds then breathe out slowly through your mouth.
• Spray the opposite nostril using the same steps.
• Do not blow your nose after using the spray.
• Wipe the tip of the outside of the nose piece with a clean, dry tissue or cloth and put the cap back on.
• Do not remove the canister from the actuator. Qnasl™ nasal aerosol canister should only be used with the Qnasl™ nasal aerosol actuator.
• Throw this medicine away after you use 120 sprays or when the dose indicator read zero "0".

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For nasal dosage form (spray):
  • For treatment of allergic rhinitis:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—2 sprays in each nostril once a day. Each spray contains 80 micrograms (mcg).
    • Adults and children 4 to 11 years of age—1 spray in each nostril once a day.
    • Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the canister at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Do not keep this medicine inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Do not poke holes in the canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.