Instructions For Using A Nasal Corticosteroid Spray

1. Gently blow your nose to clear your nostrils.

TIP - Try using one spray of over-the-counter nasal saline in each nostril prior to blowing your nose and using the corticosteroid. You can use additional doses of nasal saline throughout the day for nasal dryness and stuffiness.

2. Open the inhaler and shake thoroughly.

3. Place your thumb on the bottom of the unit and place your fingers on top. Press straight down to delivery a spray. When using the inhaler for the first time, spray into the air several times to "prime" the unit.

4. Tilt your head forward slightly and insert the inhaler into one nostril.

Aim the tip of the applicator at the outside nostril wall or toward the outer corner of your eye.

5. Close the other nostril with a finger.

6. Press down on the container to release one spray. At the same time, inhale gently.

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 in the other nostril as the bottle prescribed by your doctor. For best results, shake the canister between sprays. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes.

8. Before storing, wipe nasal applicator with a clean tissue and close the unit.

TIP - Shaking your canister will NOT give you a good estimate of how much medication is left. To ensure that you have medication remaining, keep track of the number of sprays used. This will help assure that you receive the "Full Sprays" of inhaler.