This article illustrates the right way to use your nose drops.
1 | Wash your hands with soap and water before you apply the nose drop.
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2 | Read the i nstructions on the label. | |
3 | Blow your nose gently. | |
4 | Sit with your head tilted backwards. Alternatively you can lie down, with a pillow under the shoulder so that your head is tipped backwards. | |
5 | Insert application tip about 1cm in the nose. Without touching the sides of the nasal opening, squeeze the right number of drops into the nose. | |
6 | Remain in the same position for several minutes so that the medication can spread through nasal cavity. | |
Store this medicine correctly. | |
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Store in a cool, dry place. |
| Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. |
| Do not keep expired medicines or medicines that are no longer needed. Discard your nose drop 30 days after opening. |
Related: Self Care and Self Medication
This article was last reviewed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023