How To Use Nose Drops Properly: (Having Someone Else Give You The Nose Drops May Make This Procedure Easier.)
How To Use Nose Drops Properly: (Having Someone Else Give You The Nose Drops May Make This Procedure Easier.)
How To Use Nose Drops Properly: (Having Someone Else Give You The Nose Drops May Make This Procedure Easier.)
1 5
Blow your nose Tilt your head
gently. as far back
as possible,
or lie down
on your back
on a flat surface
(such as a bed) and
2 hang your head over the edge.
Wash your hands
thoroughly with
soap and water.
6
Place the correct
number of drops
3 into your nose.
Check the dropper tip to make sure
that it is not chipped or cracked.
4 7
Avoid touching the dropper tip against Bend your head
your clean nose. forward toward
your knees and
gently move it
left and right.
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How to Use
Nose Drops Properly (continued)
8 10
Remain in this position for a few Wash your hands
minutes. to remove any
medication.
9 Remember
Clean the dropper tip with warm water.
• Follow directions carefully
Cap the bottle right away.
• Do not miss doses
• Use nose drops only as long as directed
• Store medications out of reach of children
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