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How to Use

This drug usually comes with patient directions Read them carefully before using the drug .

Before using this drug, clear the nasal passages by blowing your nose. Then, with the nosepiece inserted into the nostril, aim the spray towards the inner corner of the eye.

In order for this drug to help you, it must be using regularly as ordered by your family doctor . This drug usually begins to work in about 2 days, but up to 2 weeks may pass before you feel its full effects.

Use this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of absorption through the lining of the nose and the risk of unwanted effects.

Check with your family doctor before using this drug for nasal problems other than the one for which it was prescribed , since it must not be using on many bacterial, viral, or fungal nasal infections.

Dosage

• For nasal spray dosage form:
  • For allergies:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 sprays in each nostril once a day.
    • Children 3 and 11 years of age 1 spray in each nostril once a day.
    • Children younger than 3 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For sinusitis:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as you remember. However, if you don't remember it until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.