Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Calcitonin(Salmon)(200IU)
Calspray Nasal Solution 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.
Calspray Nasal Solution is a calcitonin receptor agonist. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.
When used as a nasal spray, calcitonin takes around 13 to 15 minutes to be absorbed into the blood. The half-life of commercially prepared calcitonin is around 18 to 20 minutes.
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 Calspray
Runny nose
Nosebleeds
Nasal irritation
Back pain
Joint pain
Headache
Cancer
Vitamin D deficiency
Low amount of calcium in the blood
Allergy to the medicine
Calspray Nasal Solution 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
Calspray Nasal Solution 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
For the treatment of hypercalcemia.
For the treatment of moderate to severe symptomatic Paget's disease.
For the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are more than 5 years past menopause.
For the acute management of bone pain† due to an acute osteoporotic vertebral fracture.
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check the label for directions before use.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Calspray Nasal Solution, 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 Calspray Nasal Solution 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 Calspray Nasal Solution and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Q. Does Calspray Nasal Solution need to be refrigerated?
Yes, an unopened bottle of Calspray Nasal Solution 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 Calspray Nasal Solution, store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
Q. Does Calspray Nasal Solution increase bone density?
Calspray Nasal Solution contains calcitonin which is a hormone that is naturally produced by the thyroid gland and is responsible for maintaining calcium balance in the body. Calspray Nasal Solution 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 Calspray Nasal Solution reduce the calcium levels in blood?
Yes, Calspray Nasal Solution 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 Calspray Nasal Solution?
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 Calspray Nasal Solution in pregnant women?
Generally, Calspray Nasal Solution is not recommended for pregnant women. However, enough evidence is not available to suggest risk associated with the use of Calspray Nasal Solution causing birth defects or miscarriage in pregnant women. Calspray Nasal Solution 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.
