Fortical Nasal Spray
Generic name:calcitonin nasal [ kal-si-TOE-nin ]
Brand names: Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal
Drug class:Calcitonin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 8, 2021.
The Fortical brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Fortical?
Fortical is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland.
Fortical Nasal Spray is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause for at least 5 years. It should be used along with adequate calcium and vitamin D intake.
Fortical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
To make sure you are not allergic to Fortical, your doctor may perform an allergy skin test before your first dose of Fortical Nasal Spray.
Before using Fortical, tell your doctor if you have any nasal or sinus problems such as nasal deformities, a chronic infection, or nasal pain.
Avoid using any other nasal sprays or medicines at the same time you use Fortical unless your doctor has told you to.
Call your doctor at once if you have any type of severe irritation of your nose, or if you feel light-headed or faint.
Less serious nasal irritation is more likely to occur, such as minor bleeding, redness, itching, tenderness, dryness, crusting, scabs, or nasal congestion.
To be sure Fortical is not causing harmful side effects to the inside of your nose, your doctor may want to check your nasal passages often. Visit your doctor regularly.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to salmon calcitonin.
To make sure Fortical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia); or
any nasal or sinus problems such as nasal deformities, a chronic infection, or nasal pain.
Using Fortical may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Fortical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether calcitonin nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
