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Is MIACALCIN Nasal Spray Right For You?

If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and are interested in a treatment option—consider the following questions:

Do you like the ease of a nasal spray to treat osteoporosis?

Do you suffer from heartburn or stomach pain or have difficulty swallowing?

Do you take medications for conditions other than osteoporosis?

Do you start your day by eating breakfast and/or drinking juice, coffee or tea?

Do you have difficulty sitting upright?

Do you want a medicine with a convenient dosing schedule?

If you've answered yes to one or more items, ask your doctor about MIACALCIN Nasal Spray.

One of the best things about MIACALCIN Nasal Spray is that it's so easy to use. MIACALCIN Nasal Spray can stop bone loss and help your bones become stronger. It's easy and convenient—just one spray, once a day in alternate nostrils. You can take it anytime, anywhere, with meals or other medications. Because MIACALCIN gets into your bloodstream through your nasal passages, not your stomach, it's unlikely to interfere with other medications or cause stomach upset.

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WHY MIACALCIN Nasal Spray?

IT'S EASY TO USE

MIACALCIN Nasal Spray is a very fine mist of medication that is sprayed into the nostril. But, unlike a nasal spray for a stuffy nose, MIACALCIN Nasal Spray doesn't have to be inhaled, and it's barely noticeable. The mist is quickly absorbed through the lining of your nose and goes directly into your bloodstream. Because MIACALCIN Nasal Spray doesn't enter the stomach, it's unlikely to cause an upset stomach or other digestive complaints.

IT'S CONVENIENT

Just one spray, once a day in alternate nostrils and you're done. You can take MIACALCIN Nasal Spray before, during or after meals, which means it can fit into your schedule. Plus, you can take the spray with you if you travel, and you can use it at any time during the day.

Only your doctor knows what medicine is right for you. Please ask your doctor about 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 refuse or cannot tolerate estrogens, or in whom estrogens are not an option. MIACALCIN Nasal Spray should be used along with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D every day.

As with other prescription medications, you may experience side effects when using MIACALCIN Nasal Spray, such as nasal symptoms (runny nose, crusting, nosebleed, etc), back, and/or joint pain, or headache. If you experience any side effects, please contact your doctor. Also, because MIACALCIN Nasal Spray is a protein, the possibility of a systemic allergic reaction exists. Patients who are allergic to calcitonin-salmon should not use MIACALCIN Nasal Spray.

For further information, please consult the complete Prescribing Information.

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