GENERIC NAME: PROPYLENE GLYCOL/POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL GEL - NASAL (pol-ee-ETH-ih-leen glycol/PROE-pi-leen glycol)
BRAND NAME(S): Rhinaris
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This product is a non-medicated gel used to relieve dry, itchy, or irritated nasal passages (nostrils) caused by dry room air, allergies, colds, or other medical conditions (e.g., atrophic rhinitis). This product does not contain any decongestants. Therefore, it may be safe to use with certain medical conditions that typically should not use decongestant nasal sprays (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy).
HOW TO USE: Apply a small amount of this product into each nostril as needed for dry or irritated nasal passages; or as directed by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: No side effects are expected to occur. If any side effects do occur, it is usually mild nasal irritation. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: any allergies. This product is safe to use during pregnancy and/or breast- feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other nose sprays or nose medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: No reports of overdose have occurred with this product.
NOTES: Do not share this product with others.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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