Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI at the link below has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
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1. Why am I using Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Nitrolingual Pumpspray contains the active ingredient glyceryl trinitrate. Nitrolingual Pumpspray is used to treat acute angina. Nitrolingual Pumpspray may also be used to prevent angina if used 5-10 minutes before taking part in an activity which may provoke an attack of angina.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using Nitrolingual Pumpspray? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to glyceryl trinitrate (the active ingredient) or any of the other ingredients of Nitrolingual Pumpspray listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with Nitrolingual Pumpspray and affect how it works. A list of these medicines is in Section 3 What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
- Use the exact amount your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
- At the first sign of an angina attack, one metered dose should be sprayed under your tongue. If the pain persists after five minutes, administer a second metered dose.
- DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN TWO DOSES DURING AN ANGINA ATTACK.
- More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Things you should do
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you continue to have angina attacks or if they become more frequent while you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
Things you should not do
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray to treat any other complaints unless your doctor or pharmacists tell you to.
Do not suddenly stop using Nitrolingual Pumpspray if you have been using large amounts of the spray regularly.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools. Nitrolingual Pumpspray may cause dizziness and fainting in some patients, especially when you first start to use it.
Drinking alcohol
If you drink alcohol while you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray, your blood pressure may drop, making you feel dizzy or faint.
Looking after your medicine
Store below 25°C.
6. Are there any side effects?
Less serious side effects include headache, dizziness, weakness, and feeling faint or lightheaded, especially when you stand up suddenly. Serious side effects include heart related effects such as weak or unusually fast or slow heartbeat and allergy-related effects such as sudden signs of rash, itching or hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and shortness of breath.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
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