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How to Use

To use the nasal ointment

• First, wash your hands.
• Apply approximately 1/2 of the ointment from the single-use tube directly from the tube into one nostril. Then apply the remainder of the ointment directly into the other nostril.
• Close your nostrils by pressing the sides of the nose together and then releasing them. Do this over and over again for approximately one minute. You may also press the sides of the nose together and gently massage the nose. These methods will help spread the drug throughout the inside of the nostrils.
• Discard the tube after using. The tube only has enough drug for one dose in each nostril.
• Be careful not to touch your eyes.
• Immediately after using the nose ointment, wash your hands to remove any drug that may be on them.

Dosage

• For nasal dosage form - nasal ointment:
  • To kill Staphylococcus aureus - “staph” bacteria in the nose:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older Approximately 1/2 of the ointment from a single-use tube squeezed into each nostril two times a day - morning and evening for five days.
    • Children less 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 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 To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• 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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.