Omnaris - How To Use Omnaris

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Dosage
For adults and children (6 years of age and older) with seasonal allergy symptoms: The recommended dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once daily.

For adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older) with year-round allergy symptoms: The recommended dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once daily.

You should not use more than a total of 2 sprays in each nostril daily.

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Preparing for Use

Remove OMNARIS Nasal Spray bottle from its foil pouch. Count 4 months from this date and write the future date on the sticker provided on the carton. Peel off the sticker and place it in the space provided on the bottle. It's important to throw away the bottle after this date.
Before the first use, shake the bottle gently and prime the pump by pressing down on the shoulders of the applicator 8 times. Read the complete instructions carefully and use only as directed. If you have not used the nasal spray for 4 days, shake the bottle gently and prime the pump again by spraying one time or until a fine mist appears.

The Way to Spray

Blow your nose to clear your nostrils if needed.
Shake the bottle gently and remove the dust cap.
Hold the bottle firmly with your index and middle finger on either side of the spray tip while supporting the base of the bottle with your thumb (Figure 1).
Insert spray tip into one nostril, and close the other nostril with your finger (Figure 2).
Tilt your head forward slightly and keeping the bottle upright, press the pump quickly and firmly and inhale through your nose as you spray (Figure 3). Avoid spraying in eyes or directly onto the nasal septum (the wall between the 2 nostrils).
Repeat steps 3-5 for the second spray in the same nostril and for each sprayin the other nostril.

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Storage
Keep your nasal spray clean and dry at all times. Store medication between 59° and 86° F. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Applicator Cleaning
After daily use of your nasal spray, wipe the applicator tip with a clean tissue and replace the dust cap.

If the nasal applicator is clogged or requires more thorough cleaning, follow these instructions:

Remove the dust cap and then gently pull upward to free the nasal applicator
Wash the dust cap and applicator with warm water
Dry and replace the nasal applicator
Prime the unit with one spray or until a fine mist appears
Replace the dust cap

Do not try to unblock the tiny spray hole on the nasal applicator with a pin or other sharp object.

When Should I Discard My Nasal Spray Bottle?
You should discard your nasal spray upon the soonest of:

After you have used the labeled number of sprays;
After the “discard by” date you wrote on the sticker when you opened the foil pouch;
Or, when the expiration date on the product is reached.

You may want to obtain a refill before your supply runs out if recommended by your health care provider.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When switching from an oral corticosteroid medication to OMNARIS, patients may experience withdrawal symptoms such as joint or muscle pain, weakness, or depression.

OMNARIS may cause slowed growth in children.

Patients using doses of corticosteroid drugs that weaken the immune system are more susceptible to infection and should avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles.

Rare instances of wheezing, nasal irritation, and eye problems have been reported following the use of nasal sprays. Talk with your doctor if you have a history of eye problems or experience a change in vision.

The most common side effects that may occur with OMNARIS are headache, ear pain, sore throat, and nose bleed. Infections of the nose and throat are rare with OMNARIS use. If an infection occurs it may require treatment or discontinuation of OMNARIS.

For more information, please see the OMNARIS Full Prescribing Information and the OMNARIS Patient's Instructions for Use.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a health care provider. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a health care provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient. OMNARIS is a medicine used to treat seasonal and year-round nasal allergies. Remember that no medicine is for everyone. Only your doctor can prescribe OMNARIS for you.