Minirin Caution For Usage

INCOMPATIBILITIES: Tablet: Not applicable.
Injection: This medicinal products must not be mixed with other medicinal products except those mentioned in Special precautions for disposal and other handling as follows.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL AND OTHER HANDLING: Tablet: No special requirements.
Injection: For intravenous infusion the dose (0.3 μg/kg body weight) should be diluted in 0.9% sodium chloride for injection (physiological saline) and given over 15-30 minutes.
Nasal spray: Before MINIRIN nasal spray is used for the first time, the pump should be primed by pressing it downwards 4 times, or until an even spray is obtained. If the spray has not been used during the previous week, the pump must be primed again by pressing once or until an even spray is obtained.
Important: The lower end of the tube must always be submerged in the liquid when using the spray.
At the least hesitation whether correct dose is administered, no further spray dose should be given until the next time for administration. In small children the administration should be monitored by an adult to ensure correct dosing.
Instructions for Use: Nasal spray: 1. Remove the protective cap.
2. Hold the bottle.
3. Tilt the head slightly backwards. Insert the nasal applicator into one nostril. Hold breath and spray once.
4. If the patient was prescribed more than one dose, repeat the administration in the other nostril. For every further dose, change nostrils and repeat according to instructions.
5. Replace the protective cap. Always store the bottle upright.