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oxytocin-nasal

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GENERIC NAME: OXYTOCIN - NASAL (ox-ee-TOE-sin)

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to start or increase breast milk production.

HOW TO USE: Use exactly as prescribed. Do not shake the bottle. Hold your head upright and insert the nosepiece into the nostril. Squeeze bottle while sniffing through the nose. Rinse the nosepiece after each use to prevent contamination. Notify your doctor if you feel this medication is not working

SIDE EFFECTS: May cause some nasal irritation, runny nose, or tearing of the eyes. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: unusual bleeding, convulsions, contractions, mental disturbances. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: nasal passage problems, any allergies. Oxytocin must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Oxytocin passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: all nasal medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and do not double the next dose to catch up. Resume your usual dosing schedule.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not freeze.

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