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  1. What is MIACALCIN® Nasal Spray?

  2. Does MIACALCIN Nasal Spray build bone?

  3. How long has MIACALCIN Nasal Spray been on the market?

  4. Why use a Nasal Spray to treat osteoporosis?

  5. How is MIACALCIN Nasal Spray different from other nasal sprays?


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What is MIACALCIN® Nasal Spray?

MIACALCIN Nasal Spray is a prescription medication recommended for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women more than 5 years after menopause who have low bone mass, and who can't or won't take estrogens, or for whom estrogens are not an option. MIACALCIN Nasal Spray should be used along with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D every day.

Does MIACALCIN Nasal Spray build bone?

Yes. Calcitonin, the active ingredient in MIACALCIN Nasal Spray, has been proven to stop bone loss and increase the density, or thickness, of bone in women who have postmenopausal osteoporosis.

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How long has MIACALCIN Nasal Spray been on the market?

MIACALCIN is approved for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in more than 70 countries, and the nasal spray was launched in the United States in late 1995. Based on more than 20 years of clinical trials in the United States and abroad, its active ingredient, calcitonin-salmon, has been shown to be an effective treatment for women with osteoporosis.

Why use a Nasal Spray to treat osteoporosis?

A nasal spray is an effective way to treat osteoporosis—especially for patients who have problems using other types of medications. There are several benefits to using a nasal spray to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, including:

The medicine from a nasal spray enters the bloodstream rapidly. That's because the tiny blood vessels lining the nasal passages quickly absorb the fine mist of medication that is sprayed in the nostril. Then the medication goes right into the bloodstream, where it works to stop bone loss and helps bones become stronger. Other medications that have to be swallowed, such as tablets and pills, must first be absorbed by the digestive system.

The medicine from a nasal spray does not enter the stomach. MIACALCIN Nasal Spray is unlikely to cause unpleasant side effects such as discomfort of the stomach or esophagus, or other problems in the digestive system.

Using MIACALCIN Nasal Spray is easy and convenient because it can be used before, during, and after meals and with other medications. There's no need to wait for long periods of time before eating, drinking, or taking other medications. Other treatments may have limits on when a patient can eat, drink, and take other medications. These strict rules may be difficult for some people to follow.

How is MIACALCIN Nasal Spray different from other nasal sprays?

Unlike most nasal sprays, MIACALCIN Nasal Spray doesn't have to be inhaled. It delivers a gentle spray that is barely noticeable—and the recommended dose is one spray, once a day.

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