Description
Product Description
Nitrolingual Pumpspray is used to treat an angina. The spray may also be used to prevent an angina if used 5-10 minutes before taking part in an activity which may provoke an attack of an angina.
An Angina is a pain or uncomfortable feeling in the chest, often spreading to the arms or the neck and sometimes to the shoulders and back. This may be caused by too little blood and oxygen getting to the heart.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray belongs to a group of medicines called nitrates. It works by widening blood vessels, letting more blood and oxygen reach the heart.
Your doctor or pharmacist may have recommended Nitrolingual Pumpspray for another reason.
Usage Directions
Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much Nitrolingual Pumpspray to use.
Use the exact amount your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
At the first sign of an angina attack, one metered dose should be sprayed under your tongue. If the pain persists after five minutes, administer a second metered dose.
DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN TWO DOSES DURING AN ANGINA ATTACK.
If this does NOT relieve the angina and the pain continues, then you should call an ambulance or the nearest hospital immediately.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray is NOT a medication which is taken regularly. It is used when you need to obtain relief from the pain of an acute attack of angina.
The number of times that you can use Nitrolingual Pumpspray in any one day will depend on how severe your angina is, what other medicines you are taking and any other medical conditions you may have. You should discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.
In order to completely fill the dosing chamber when using the spray for the first time, press the nozzle five times (quickly and completely), spraying into the air.
This is called priming. If the product has not been used for one week, a priming of 1 spray is necessary. If the product has not been used for more than 4 months, a priming of 5 sprays is necessary.
The spray is then ready for use.
Sit down and rest.
Remove the plastic cover and hold the bottle upright with your forefinger on top of the grooved nozzle. There is no need to shake the bottle.
Open your mouth and bring the bottle as close as possible, aiming it under your tongue.
Press the nozzle firmly with your forefinger to release the spray under your tongue.
Do not inhale the spray.
Release the nozzle and close your mouth. Avoid swallowing immediately after taking a dose.
For a second dose repeat the above steps.
Replace the plastic cover after use.
It is important to familiarise yourself with the position of the spray opening and nozzle for ease of use at night.
IMPORTANT: The delivery tube must be immersed in the liquid. The contents of the bottle can only be sprayed as long as the opening at the bottom of the delivery tube is completely immersed in liquid.
Store below 25°C.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient:
glyceryl trinitrate 400 micrograms per metered dose spray.
Inactive Ingredients:
fractionated coconut oil
glyceryl caprylate/caprate
ethanol
peppermint oil.
Warnings
This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice. This medicine may not be right for you. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless you and your doctor or pharmacist have discussed the risks and benefits involved.
While all efforts have been made to ensure that ingredient listings are accurate, up to date and complete for products on the Superpharmacy website, suppliers may change formulations on short notice. Please check ingredient listings on the actual product before use.
