Altamist (nasal)
Generic name:sodium chloride (nasal) [ SOE-dee-um-KLOR-ide ]
Brand names: Afrin Saline, Altamist, Ayr Saline Nasal, Ayr Sinus Rinse Kit, ENTsol,
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Drug class:Nasal lubricants and irrigations
What is Altamist nasal?
There are many brands and forms of sodium chloride nasal available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Altamist (for use in the nose) is used to treat stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, dryness inside your nose and nasal passages, or nasal irritation caused by colds, flu, allergies, or pollutants.
This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline). It does not contain any active drug or medicine.
Altamist may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Before taking this medicine
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this product is safe to use if you have medical conditions or allergies.
Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I use Altamist nasal?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Always follow directions on the product label about giving this product to a child.
Do not take by mouth. Nasal products are for use only in the nose.
Altamist is available in many different forms such as a spray, gel, swab, or powder to be mixed with water and used as a nasal rinse.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with the product you use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
You may need to gently blow your nose before using this product.
If you have inserted the spray bottle tip inside your nose, rinse the tip with hot water and dry with a clean tissue after use.
Some nasal sprays bottles will deliver the product as a spray when used with the bottle upright or as a drop when you turn the bottle upside down.
If directed on the product label, wipe the tip of the bottle or nozzle with a clean tissue after each use.
Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with Altamist does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this product.
Follow all directions on the label about when to replace Altamist. You may need to throw away the container after a certain am
