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Your doctor will insert this medicine into one of your sinuses using a Delivery System. It will dissolve and slowly release the medicine for up to 90 days. Your doctor may also remove the implant at Day 90 or earlier.
Use saline irrigations (nasal wash) or nasal sprays regularly while having this implant.
Be extra careful when sneezing and avoid forceful nose blowing during treatment with this medicine. The implant softens over time and may accidentally be removed from your nose. Call your doctor right away if you think the implant has been removed from your nose.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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