Nitrolingual (GTN) Pump Spray 200 Dose

Buy Nitrolingual (GTN) Pump Spray 200 Dose

Nitrolingual (GTN) Pump Spray 200 Dose is an effective treatment used to prevent chest pain caused by an angina attack. It can be used once the symptoms have occurred or before they present themselves. 

 

How Nitrolingual (GTN) Pump Spray works

Nitrolingual (GTN) Pump Spray works by widening your blood vessels to increase the blood flow to your heart. 

 

Directions

Always use Nitrolingual (GNT) Pump Spray 200 Dose exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

The usual dose of the spray is 1-2 sprays. 

To use the spray, make sure you are sitting down. Hold the canister upright with the spray nozzle facing you. Hold your breath, lift your tongue and aim the nozzle into your mouth. 

Press the nozzle firmly to apply one spray. Close your mouth. 

Once your symptoms have improved, stand up slowly as you may feel dizzy. 

 

Side effects

Like all medicines, Nitrolingual (GTN) may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

 

• Headaches
• Vertigo 
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Facial flushing 
• Weakness
• Allergic skin reactions
• Tongue blistering 
• Fainting 

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

 

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

 

Warnings

Nitrolingual (GTN) Pump Spray may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have:

 

• Low blood pressure
• Severe blood loss
• Acute stroke
• Bleeding in the brain
• A severe head injury
• Severe anaemia
• Unusual heart conditions

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if: 

 

• You are in the early stages of glaucoma.
• You have aortic and/or mitral stenosis. 
• You feel dizzy when you stand or sit suddenly. 
• You have cerebrovascular disease. 
• You have pericardial tamponade.
• You have constrictive pericarditis.
• You have low blood oxygen, lung disease or pulmonary heart disease. 
• You have had a heart attack. 
• You have left ventricular hypertrophy.
• You have moderate to severe valvular aortic stenosis.

 

Using/taking other medicines

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any of the following:

 

• Medicines to treat erectile dysfunction
• Medicines used to lower blood pressure e.g. beta blockers
• Anti-blood clotting drugs e.g. heparin
• N-acetyl-cysteine 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.

It is not known if this product passes into human breast milk. 

 

Alcohol

If you drink alcohol before using Nitrolingual, you may feel dizzy or faint due to low blood pressure. 

 

Driving and operating machinery 

You should wait at least 5 minutes after using the spray before driving or operating machinery. 

 

Storage information

Store 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

 

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.