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How to Use

Nose Drops Properly


(Having someone else give you the nose drops may make this procedure easier.)

Blow your nose


gently.

Wash your hands


thoroughly with
soap and water.

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Check the dropper tip to make sure


that it is not chipped or cracked.

Avoid touching the dropper tip against


your clean nose.

Tilt your head


as far back
as possible,
or lie down
on your back
on a flat surface
(such as a bed) and
hang your head over the edge.

Place the correct


number of drops
into your nose.

Bend your head


forward toward
your knees and
gently move it
left and right.

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How to Use
Nose Drops Properly
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Remain in this position for a few


minutes.

Clean the dropper tip with warm water.


Cap the bottle right away.

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(continued)

Wash your hands


to remove any
medication.

Remember
Follow directions carefully
Do not miss doses
Use nose drops only as long as directed
Store medications out of reach of children

Copyright 2014, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified, or
distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact [email protected].

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