The Right Way to Spray

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Before you use NASONEX® for the first time, shake well and remove the cap. Then pump the bottle 10 times or until a mist appears. Do not spray NASONEX® in your eyes. Then, each time you use NASONEX®, follow these 4 steps:

  1. Step 1: Get Ready.

    Each time you use NASONEX®, shake well and remove the cap. Blow your nose then use your finger to close off one of your nostrils. Remember: if you haven't used NASONEX® for more than a week, before using, pump the bottle 2 times or until a mist appears.

  2. Step 2: Insert the bottle tip.

    Tilt your head forward slightly and insert the tip of the bottle upright. It is important that you don't spray directly onto the wall between your two nostrils.

  3. Step 3: Pump the NASONEX bottle.

    With your thumb supporting the bottom of the bottle, press down on the white applicator with two fingers. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Repeat this step for each spray your doctor prescribed.

  4. Step 4: Switch nostrils and repeat steps.

    Repeat these steps with your other nostril. Then clean the tip with a tissue, replace the cap, and store at room temperature away from light.

How do you know when to get a refill?

Your NASONEX® bottle should be discarded after 120 sprays (usually about 30 days of regular use), even if there is still some liquid in the bottle.

Note to Parents: If NASONEX® has been prescribed for your child, please help them with each of these steps.
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For the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms...
NASONEX® is a prescription nasal allergy spray approved for the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Taken just once a day as directed by your doctor, NASONEX® helps relieve nasal allergy symptoms. These symptoms are itchy nose, runny nose, sneezing and congestion. NASONEX® helps by treating nasal allergy symptoms caused by dust mites, pet dander, even tree and grass pollen. Improvement can occur within 11 hours of initial treatment (based on studies done in a park during the pollen season and in a controlled pollen exposure room). The maximum benefit of NASONEX® is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks.

To help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms...
NASONEX® is the only prescription nasal spray clinically proven and FDA-approved to help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 12 years and older in addition to treating them once they occur. To help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms before they start, begin treatment 2 to 4 weeks before the anticipated start of the pollen season. It is important that you take NASONEX® regularly at the time recommended by your doctor, since its effectiveness depends on regular use.

And treatment of nasal polyps...
NASONEX® is proven effective to treat nasal polyps in patients 18 years and older.

Ask your doctor about NASONEX®
Talk to your doctor or health care professional to see whether NASONEX® is right for you or your child.

Important Safety Information About NASONEX®
Side effects were generally mild and included headache, viral infection, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing.

For additional important product information, see the NASONEX® Prescribing Information.

Available by prescription only.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

This site is intended for use by U.S. residents.

NASONEX is a registered trademark of Schering Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.