Apo-Fluticasone Caution For Usage

Instructions for Use of Apo-Fluticasone Aqueous Nasal Spray: Before Using: A. Shake the bottle gently, then remove the dust cover by gently squeezing the ribs between the finger and thumb and lifting off.
B. Hold the spray with the forefinger and middle finger on either side of the nozzle and the thumb underneath the bottle.
C. If using APO-FLUTICASONE Aqueous Nasal Spray for the first time or if the patient has not used it for a week or more test the spray as follows: with the nozzle pointing away from the patient, press down several times until a fine mist comes out of the nozzle.
Using the Spray: D. Blow the nose gently.
E. Close one nostril and put the nozzle in the other nostril. Tilt the head forward slightly and keep the spray upright.
F. Start to breathe in through the nose and WHILE BREATHING IN press down with the fingers ONCE to release one spray.
G. Breathe out through the mouth. If a second spray in that nostril is required repeat steps F and G.
H. Repeat E, F, and G for the other nostril.
After Use: I. Wipe the nozzle with a tissue or handkerchief and replace the cover.
Cleaning: J. Gently pull off the nozzle. Wash it in warm water.
K. Shake off excess water and allow to dry in a warm place but avoid excessive heat.
L. Gently push the nozzle back on top of the brown bottle. Replace the dust cover.
M. If the nozzle becomes blocked it can be removed and left to soak in warm water. Rinse under a cold tap, allow to dry and refit. Do not try to unblock the nozzle by inserting a pin or other sharp objects.