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	1.	How do I use MIACALCIN Nasal Spray?
	2.	Important Points to Remember About MIACALCIN Nasal Spray
	3.	How do I assemble MIACALCIN Nasal Spray? (assembly and usage instructions)
	4.	How do I assemble MIACALCIN Nasal Spray before taking it?
	5.	Does the bottle of MIACALCIN Nasal Spray need to be primed?

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	How do I use MIACALCIN Nasal Spray?
You require only 1 dose a day, using a different nostril each day. Be sure to keep your head upright and carefully place the nozzle in 1 nostril. Tilt the bottle unit until it is in a straight line with the nasal passage. Then firmly press down on the pump once to spray the medication into the nose. It is not necessary to inhale the medication.

Important Points to Remember About MIACALCIN Nasal Spray

•  MIACALCIN Nasal Spray is dispensed in a fine mist—even if patients can't feel it, it's being absorbed –  No need to inhale during administration –  Won't drip down the back of the throat like most over-the-counter nasal sprays •  Prime the bottle only once—when it is first opened and assembled –  When a fine mist is visible, the bottle is primed –  The pump should not be reprimed before each daily use, as this will waste the medication •  Each metered-dose spray offers the proper amount of medication—200 IU per spray –  At least 30 days' supply is included in each bottle –  Extra medication has been included to accommodate the initial priming •  Store unopened bottles in the refrigerator—not the freezer •  Opened bottles in use should be stored upright at room temperature—(not to exceed 77°F [25°C]) –  The protective cap should be on the bottle whenever it is not in use –  A bottle should not be stored on its side or in its plastic tray after it has been assembled or it may need to be reprimed •  Discard all unrefrigerated bottles after 35 days—whether opened or unopened –  Refrigerated bottles are good until the expiration date stamped on the bottle and box •  Clean the unit regularly—to help keep it sanitary –  Once or twice a week, the nozzle should be wiped with a clean, damp cloth, then dried before replacing the protective cap When Traveling Try to make sure that unopened bottles of MIACALCIN Nasal Spray are stored in a refrigerator. If you're on the move, store unopened bottles in an insulated bag. Bottles in use should remain at room temperature, in an upright position. Be sure to keep the protective dust cap on your bottle of MIACALCIN Nasal Spray when not in use.

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How do I assemble MIACALCIN Nasal Spray?

Assembly and Usage Instructions Remove bottle from the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature. Keeping the bottle upright, remove the rubber stopper from the bottle. Holding the pump unit, remove the opaque plastic protective cap from the bottom of the unit. Note: Do not depress pump when it is not attached to the bottle. Holding the bottle upright, insert the nasal spray pump unit into the bottle. Turn the pump clockwise and tighten it until it is securely fastened to the bottle. Holding the bottle upright with the index finger on top of 1 of the 2 side arms of the pump, gently remove the clear protective cap from the top of the nozzle. Prime a New Bottle Only Once Hold the bottle upright with the index fingers on the 2 side arms of the pump and the thumb on the bottom of the bottle. Press the arms down fully until there is a full spray. The nasal spray is now ready for use. There is no need to prime the bottle again; this will waste the medication. Just One Spray, Once a Day in Alternate Nostrils Patient should keep head upright and carefully place the nozzle in 1 nostril, tilting the bottle until it is in a straight line with the nasal passage. Press firmly down on the pump once to spray the medication into the nose. It is not necessary to inhale.

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How do I assemble MIACALCIN Nasal Spray before taking it?

Your pharmacist may have already assembled your MIACALCIN Nasal Spray unit for you. If your unit is not assembled, you can find complete information about how to assemble it on this Web site. Simply return to the home page and click on "Using MIACALIN Nasal Spray." Then click on the phrase "Assembling Your MIACALCIN Nasal Spray." You will see illustrations and detailed instructions to help walk you through each step. If you have any problems assembling your unit, call your pharmacist for assistance.

	Does the bottle of MIACALCIN Nasal Spray need to be primed?
MIACALCIN Nasal Spray only needs to be primed the first time it is used. To prime, hold the bottle upright with the index fingers on the 2 side arms of the pump and the thumb on the bottom of the bottle. Press the arms down fully until there is a full spray. Once a full spray is emitted, the nasal spray is ready for use. There is no need to prime the bottle again; this will waste the medication.

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