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Ammonia Nasal Inhalant (AROMATIC AMMONIA - INHALATION)

Instructions

Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light.

This medicine is flammable. Do not use it near heaters, open flame or while smoking. Do not crush, puncture, or burn container.

Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly.

Hold the medicine about 4 inches below the nose of the person who has fainted to revive them.

Avoid getting medicine in the eyes or mouth or on the skin. If medicine comes in contact with one of these areas, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Always wash your hands after handling this medicine.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Generic Name: Ammonia

Cautions

During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

Be very careful not to spray the medicine into your eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your eyes.

If medicine gets in your eyes, rinse well with warm water.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.

Ask your pharmacist if this medicine can interact with any of your other medicines. Be sure to tell them about all the medicines you take.

Do not start or stop any other medicines without first speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with breathing difficulties.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • coughing
  • watery eyes

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • diarrhea
  • feeling of heat or flushing
  • headaches
  • eye pain or swelling
  • shortness of breath
  • blurring or changes of vision
  • vomiting

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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