Drug Name: AQUA-SAL AQUA-SAL DESCRIPTION: SODIUM CHLORIDE - NASAL SPRAY (SO-dee-um KLOR-ide) COMMON AQUA-SAL BRAND NAME(S): Ocean, Sea Mist AQUA-SAL 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 AQUA-SAL: AQUA-SAL: Spray AQUA-SAL 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 AQUA-SAL, breathe deeply through the nose several times to be sure the medication reaches deep into the nose. AQUA-SAL USES: AQUA-SAL is used to treat dry nasal passages (nostrils). AQUA-SAL 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 AQUA-SAL passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. AQUA-SAL 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. AQUA-SAL NOTES: Do not share AQUA-SAL with others. Doing so may increase the risk of infection. MISSED AQUA-SAL DOSE: Not applicable. AQUA-SAL STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. |