Directions for Use
Before you begin treatment with Nitrolingual Pumpspray, please read the important safety information and consult with a healthcare professional to be sure that Nitrolingual Pumpspray is right for you. Nitrolingual Pumpspray is available by prescription only.
How to Use Nitrolingual Pumpspray
Before initial use, the pumpspray must be primed (sprayed) 5 times into the air. If it has not been used in six weeks, just one re-priming spray is necessary.
1. Remove the plastic cover.
2. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Hold the container upright with forefinger on top of the grooved button.
4. Open the mouth and bring the container as close to it as possible.
5. Press the button firmly with the forefinger to release the spray onto or under the tongue. DO NOT INHALE THE SPRAY.
6. Release button and close mouth. Avoid swallowing immediately after administering the spray. The medication should not be coughed, spit out or the mouth rinsed for 5 to 10 minutes following administration.
7. If you require a second administration to obtain relief, repeat steps 4, 5, and 6. No more than three metered sprays are recommended within a 15-minute period. If the chest pain persists, prompt medical attention is recommended.
8. Replace the plastic cover.
9. Call 9-1-1
See the full prescribing information for more details about using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
A Few Helpful Tips
- If you have never used this product, practice spraying it into the air. Learn the feel of the grooved nozzle in case you need to use the pump in the dark.
- The first time you prime it, the nozzle should be depressed five times. If it has not been used in six weeks, just one re-priming spray is necessary. Longer storage periods without use may require up to five repriming sprays.
- Always press the nozzle all the way down, in one quick motion, until it stops. You will hear a click.
- Spray directly onto or under your tongue. Do not spray on the teeth or dentures and do not inhale.
Contact Us for More Information
If you would like more information about Nitrolingual Pumpspray, contact Sciele Pharma, Inc. today.
Indications and Usage: Nitrolingual Pumpspray is indicated for acute relief of an attack or prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.
Important Safety Information: Nitrolingual Pumpspray should not be used while taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors which are used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Nitrolingual Pumpspray should be used with caution if patients have low systolic blood pressure, are undergoing diuretic therapy, or show hypersensitivity to this and other nitrates or nitrites. Headache is the most commonly reported side effect with nitroglycerin. Patients may also experience episodes of dizziness, weakness, and other related side effects.
Safety and effectiveness of nitroglycerin in pediatric patients have not been established.
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