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HEENT nose drops
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Blow nose gently and clean outside area of nostrils with a damp tissue | |
Wash hands with soap and warm water. Dry Thoroughly | |
If a suspension, shake contained before removing dropper. | |
Tilt head back, lie on back, or hang head over the edge of a bed | |
Avoid touching dropper tip to nose | |
Place the prescribed number of drops into nostril. DO NOT INHALE | |
Remain in position for a few minutes | |
Wipe nose if medication leaks out of nostril and wash hands with soap and warm water | |
Clean dropper with warm, soapy water prior to re-entering or sealing container if dropper becomes contaminated |