How should I use Nitrostat?

Take this medicine by mouth as needed. At the first sign of an angina attack (chest pain or tightness) place one tablet under your tongue. You can also take this medicine 5 to 10 minutes before an event likely to produce chest pain. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Let the tablet dissolve under the tongue. Do not swallow whole. Replace the dose if you accidentally swallow it. It will help if your mouth is not dry. Saliva around the tablet will help it to dissolve more quickly. Do not eat or drink, smoke or chew tobacco while a tablet is dissolving. If you are not better within 5 minutes after taking ONE dose of nitroglycerin, call 9-1-1 immediately to seek emergency medical care. Do not take more than 3 nitroglycerin tablets over 15 minutes.

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 nitroglycerin tablets 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 Nitrostat contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Nitrostat is only for you. Do not share Nitrostat 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.