The drug is administered intranasally.
It is recommended that the nasal spray be injected alternately: then into one or the other nasal passage.
For the treatment of osteoporosis: 200 is recommended ME per day.
In order to prevent progressive loss of bone mass at the same time with the use of nasal spray, the appointment of adequate doses of calcium and vitamin D. Treatment should be carried out for a long time.
For pain in bones associated with osteolysis and / or osteopenia: daily dose of the drug is 200 - 400 ME daily. The daily dose of 200 ME, can be entered for 1 time. Higher doses should be divided into several injections. The dose should be adjusted to the individual needs of the patient. To achieve a complete analgesic effect, it may take several days.In long-term therapy, the initial daily dose is usually reduced and / or the interval between administrations is increased.
Duration of treatment is at least 3 months, if necessary, it can be more. The daily dose should be adjusted to the individual needs of the patient.
Paget's disease: daily dose of 200 ME. In some cases, at the beginning of treatment, a dose of 400 ME day, appointed in several introductions.
With Paget's disease the duration of treatment should be from several months to several years. Against the backdrop of treatment there is a significant decrease in the concentration of alkaline phosphatase in the blood and excretion of hydroxyproline in the urine, sometimes to normal values. In some cases, after the initial decrease in the value of these indicators, it is possible again to raise them. In these cases, the doctor, guided by the clinical picture, must decide whether treatment should be revoked and when it can be resumed. One or several months after discontinuation of treatment, metabolic disorders of bone tissue may reappear; in this case a new course will be required.
Neurodegenerative diseases: daily dose of 200 ME, daily for 2-4 weeks. Possible additional assignment of 200 ME every other day for 6 weeks, depending on the dynamics of the patient's condition.
Use in elderly patients and selected patient groups
According to known data, elderly patients and patients with a decrease in kidney or liver function do not need to change the dosage regimen of the drug.
Application rules
- Never shake the bottle, as this can lead to the formation of air bubbles inside the vial and, as a result, to incorrect dosing of the drug.
- First use: remove the protective cap, then, holding the device with one or two hands strictly vertically, push the piston three times, which will allow air to exit the tube. Possible spattering of the solution is provided and does not affect the subsequent number of doses.
- Subsequent use: remove the protective cap. Slightly tilt the head forward and insert the tip into the nasal passage. To more evenly distribute the solution, the tip should be aligned with the nose stroke. Push the plunger once.Remove the tip from the nose and take a few vigorous breaths to prevent the drug from escaping. Do not clean the nose immediately after applying the drug. If two injections are prescribed at one time, then the second injection should be done in the other nasal passage.
Gently wipe the tip with a clean dry cloth, be sure to put on the protective cap.