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There are 18 FAQs in Using MIACALCIN - FAQs 11 - 15

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  11. Some of the medicine drips out when I take MIACALCIN Nasal Spray. Should I be concerned about this?

  12. What should I do if I forgot to take my medicine in the morning?

  13. What should I do if I skip a dose?

  14. How do I clean the MIACALCIN Nasal Spray bottle?

  15. Can I take MIACALCIN Nasal Spray if I have a cold, the flu, or nasal congestion?


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Some of the medicine drips out when I take MIACALCIN Nasal Spray. Should I be concerned about this?

I can understand why you would be concerned. But when you spray MIACALCIN Nasal Spray in your nose, the medication coats the inside of your nose and is absorbed into your bloodstream. If a little drips out, you are still getting the benefit from your medication. You may want to make sure that you are inserting the tip of the pump unit into your nostril correctly. Just make sure the tip of the nozzle is in your nostril far enough to allow the spray to coat the inside of your nose. If you are still worried about some of the medication dripping out of your nose, you should contact your healthcare provider.

What should I do if I forgot to take my medicine in the morning?

If you forgot to use the medication at your regular time, and then remember later, you can use it then. For instance, if you forgot to use the nasal spray at your usual time of 8 o'clock in the morning, but you remember at 4 o'clock that same afternoon, you can use the spray at that time. Then, on the next day, remember to take your medicine at your usual time.

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What should I do if I skip a dose?

If you completely forget to take MIACALCIN Nasal Spray for 1 whole day, that is, you forgot to use it on Monday and now it's Tuesday, use the medication at your usual time during the day. Try not to skip or miss a dose in the future.

How do I clean the MIACALCIN Nasal Spray bottle?

Remember to keep the pump clean once or twice a week. The nozzle should be wiped with a clean, damp cloth, then dried before replacing the dust cap.

Can I take MIACALCIN Nasal Spray if I have a cold, the flu, or nasal congestion?

It's okay to use MIACALCIN Nasal Spray if you have a cold or nasal congestion. Just be sure to contact your healthcare provider if you have problems related to your cold or its symptoms.

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