Manufacturer: Integrace Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Calcitonin(Salmon)(200IU)
Bonspark Nasal Spray should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril. You should take adequate supplements of calcium and vitamin D while on the treatment of this medicine to make it more effective.
Bonspark Nasal Spray works by inhibiting the resorption of bones by acting on bone cells responsible for bone resorption.
Salmon calcitonin is rapidly absorbed with bioavailability of 71% following subcutaneous injection and 66% following intramuscular injection in humans. Via the nasal route, the bioavailability varies between 3 to 5% relative to IM. Protein binding is about 30 to 40%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bonspark
Runny nose
Nosebleeds
Nasal irritation
Back pain
Joint pain
Headache
cancer or malignancy.
low vitamin D levels.
low amount of calcium in the blood.
Bonspark Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Bonspark Nasal Spray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Calcitonin salmon is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break more easily. Calcitonin salmon injection is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone and to quickly reduce calcium levels in the blood when needed.
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Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Bonspark Nasal Spray, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Bonspark Nasal Spray to make your bones stronger, and lower the risk of fractures.
It is used in women with osteoporosis who have undergone menopause.
It may cause temporary dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Unopened bottles should be stored in the refrigerator. Once opened, they should be stored at room temperature for up to 35 days.
Stop using it and inform your doctor if you get any nosebleeds or notice any ulceration inside your nose.
Discontinue Bonspark Nasal Spray and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
Q. Does Bonspark Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated?
Yes, an unopened bottle of Bonspark Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated. It should be kept at a temperature between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze. After opening the bottle of Bonspark Nasal Spray, store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
Q. Does Bonspark Nasal Spray increase bone density?
Bonspark Nasal Spray contains calcitonin which is a hormone that is naturally produced by the thyroid gland and is responsible for maintaining calcium balance in the body. Bonspark Nasal Spray decreases the bone loss and damage in patients with osteoporosis. In some cases, it also helps in bone formation by activating the bone forming cells, thereby increasing the bone density.
Q. Can Bonspark Nasal Spray reduce the calcium levels in blood?
Yes, Bonspark Nasal Spray can reduce the levels of calcium in the blood. If the calcium levels in your blood drop down severely then it can present with numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth. The blood calcium levels need to be monitored in such cases. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
Q. How should I use Bonspark Nasal Spray?
Follow the directions given by your prescriber and do ask him in case of any doubts. Usually, it is to be given in single nostril once daily. To start with we take 1 spray in left nostril on day 1, followed by right nostril on the second day. Continue to take the medicine inside the nose by switching nostrils every alternate day. Each bottle is set to deliver 30 doses. Do not use the bottle after 30 days.
Q. Is it fine to use Bonspark Nasal Spray in pregnant women?
Generally, Bonspark Nasal Spray is not recommended for pregnant women. However, enough evidence is not available to suggest risk associated with the use of Bonspark Nasal Spray causing birth defects or miscarriage in pregnant women. Bonspark Nasal Spray should be used in pregnant women with utmost caution. It is used only if the prescribing doctor finds potential benefit to be much larger than the risk involved.
