How should I use Nitrolingual?

This medicine is only for use in the mouth. Use at the first sign of an attack. You can also use this medicine 5 to 10 minutes before an event likely to produce chest pain. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not shake the container. Remove the plastic cover. Before using this medicine for the first time, you must prime the bottle by spraying the pump 5 times into the air away from yourself. If this medicine has not been used for 6 weeks, you must reprime the bottle by spraying once into the air away from yourself. Hold the container upright and spray either onto or underneath the tongue. Do not breathe in the spray. After each spray, close your mouth but do not swallow or rinse. Your symptoms should improve in 1 to 5 minutes. You can repeat the dose every 5 minutes for up to three doses. If you do not feel better after 1 dose, contact your doctor or health care professional immediately or have someone take you straight to an emergency room. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

If you take this medicine often to relieve symptoms of angina, your doctor or health care professional may provide you with different instructions to manage your symptoms. If symptoms do not go away after following these instructions, it is important to call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not take more than 3 doses over 15 minutes.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Nitrolingual contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Nitrolingual is only for you. Do not share Nitrolingual with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.