3. HOW TO USE
Before the first application it is necessary to spray a few times (4 times) in the air, to achieve a uniform dose. The bottle should be in a vertical position. If the product is not used for several days at least one test spray in the air should be done in order to achieve a uniform dose.
<Invented name> 0.5 mg/ml is intended for the treatment of nasal congestion in children between 2-10 years.
Dosage
The usual dosage for children is one spray into each nostril, every 10-12 hours (no more than three times daily) for a maximum of 5 days.
<Invented name> 0.5 mg/ml is not recommended for children younger than 2 years. The safety and efficacy of <Invented name> 0.5 mg/ml in children younger than 2 years have not yet been established.
Patients older than 10 years should use <Invented name> 1 mg/ml.
Duration of treatment
The duration of the therapy should be as short as possible. After long-term therapy, swollen mucosa (inner lining of the nose) may reappear. The recommended dose should not be exceeded. You must talk to a doctor if you neither do nor feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days of continuous treatment.
If the symptoms of your child’s illness have not improved
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Contact your doctor if the symptoms of your child’s illness persist or get worse after 5 days.
The doctor may give you different dosage instructions than those provided in this patient information leaflet. Always use <Invented name> exactly according to the instructions mentioned in this leaflet or as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Instructions for use
The spray should be administered to the child Picture 1 while they are in an upright position.
Therefore, it is best for small children to sit on your lap during the application.
Blow your child’s nose before using this medicine. Remove the cap as shown in picture 1.
Hold the bottle between your index and | Picture 2 |
middle fingers while supporting the bottom | |
with your thumb as shown in picture 2; To | |
spray, press the pump in a downward | |
direction. | |
When using this medicine for the first time, | |
spray into the air a few times (4 times) in | |
order to get fine mist. It is also good to test | |
the pump before each use by pressing it down | |
at least 1 time. | |
Insert the pump into the nostril, as shown in | Picture 3 |
picture 3. Press the pump downwards and at | |
the same time have the child breathe in | |
through the nose while you gently close the | |
other nostril with the index finger of your | |
other hand. Release the pump and remove | |
from the nostril. Repeat this process in the | |
other nostril. | |
Whip off the pump and replace the plastic cap | |
after use. | |
Note: if the same spray bottle is used by several people, it may cause spread of the infection.
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If your child uses more <Invented name> than he or she should
If your child (or if someone else) has taken an overdose of this medicine, visit your doctor immediately. Overdose may cause a depression of the central nervous system, dry mouth, sweating and symptoms caused by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (fast, irregular pulse and increased blood pressure).
If you forget to use <Invented name>
If you forget to give a dose of this medicine skip the missed dose and carry on with the dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using <Invented name>
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.