ALTAMIST

Drug Name: ALTAMIST

ALTAMIST DESCRIPTION:
SODIUM CHLORIDE - NASAL SPRAY (SO-dee-um KLOR-ide)

COMMON ALTAMIST BRAND NAME(S):
Ocean, Sea Mist

ALTAMIST SIDE EFFECTS:
Stinging, sneezing, increased nasal discharge, or salty taste may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: frequent nosebleeds. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE ALTAMIST:
ALTAMIST: Spray ALTAMIST into the nose (each nostril) as needed; or use as directed by your doctor. To use the nasal spray, place the tip of the container just inside the nostril. Be careful not to touch the container to the inside of the nose. After spraying ALTAMIST, breathe deeply through the nose several times to be sure the medication reaches deep into the nose.

ALTAMIST USES:
ALTAMIST is used to treat dry nasal passages (nostrils).

ALTAMIST PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: allergies (especially drug allergies). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known whether ALTAMIST passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

ALTAMIST DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other nose sprays, decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

ALTAMIST NOTES:
Do not share ALTAMIST with others. Doing so may increase the risk of infection.

MISSED ALTAMIST DOSE:
Not applicable.

ALTAMIST STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.