Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Nitrolingual Pumpspray contains the active ingredient glyceryl trinitrate. Nitrolingual
Pumpspray is used to treat acute angina. Nitrolingual Pumpspray may also be used to
prevent angina if used 5-10 minutes before taking part in an activity which may provoke
an attack of angina. For more information, see Section
1. Why am I using Nitrolingual Pumpspray? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to glyceryl trinitrate (the active
ingredient) or any of the other ingredients of Nitrolingual Pumpspray listed at the
end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other medical conditions, take any
other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section
2. What should I know before I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Use the exact amount your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
At the first sign of an angina attack, one metered dose should be sprayed under your
tongue. If the pain persists after five minutes, administer a second metered dose.
DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN TWO DOSES DURING AN ANGINA ATTACK.
5. What should I know while using Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using Nitrolingual
Pumpspray.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you continue to have angina attacks or if they become
more frequent while you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
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Things you should not do
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Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray to treat any other complaints unless your doctor
or pharmacists tell you to.
Do not suddenly stop using Nitrolingual Pumpspray if you have been using large amounts
of the spray regularly.
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Driving or using machines
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Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools. Nitrolingual Pumpspray may
cause dizziness and fainting in some patients, especially when you first start to
use it.
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Drinking alcohol
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If you drink alcohol while you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray, your blood pressure
may drop, making you feel dizzy or faint.
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Looking after your medicine
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Store below 25°C.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Less serious side effects include headache, dizziness, weakness, and feeling faint
or lightheaded, especially when you stand up suddenly. Serious side effects include
heart related effects such as weak or unusually fast or slow heartbeat and allergy-related
effects such as sudden signs of rash, itching or hives on the skin, swelling of the
face, lips, tongue, and shortness of breath. For more information, including what
to do if you have any side effects, see Section
6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
Active ingredient:
glyceryl trinitrate
Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using Nitrolingual Pumpspray. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Nitrolingual Pumpspray contains the active ingredient glyceryl trinitrate. Nitrolingual Pumpspray belongs to a group of medicines called nitrates. It works
by widening blood vessels, letting more blood and oxygen reach the heart.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray is used to treat acute angina.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray may also be used to prevent angina if used 5-10 minutes before
taking part in an activity which may provoke an attack of angina.
Angina is a pain or uncomfortable feeling in the chest, often spreading to the arms
or the neck and sometimes to the shoulders and back. This may be caused by too little
blood and oxygen getting to the heart.
The pain of angina is usually brought on by exercise or stress. Your doctor or pharmacist
may have recommended Nitrolingual Pumpspray for another reason.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why Nitrolingual Pumpspray
has been recommended for you.
There is no evidence to suggest that Nitrolingual Pumpspray is addictive.
2. What should I know before I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Warnings
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray if:
you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate (the active ingredient) or any of the other
ingredients of Nitrolingual Pumpspray listed at the end of this leaflet
you are allergic to any medicine or food containing nitrates or nitrites.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
asthma, wheezing or shortness of breath
swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing
hives, itching or skin rash
fainting
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
Do not use phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g. Viagra®, Cialis®, Levitra® or others) if your doctor or pharmacist has asked you to use Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
Do not use soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators (such as Adempas®) if you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray after the expiry date printed on the bottle and
packaging. If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not
work (as well).
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray to treat any other complaints unless your doctor
or pharmacist has instructed you to do so.
If you are not sure whether you should start using Nitrolingual Pumpspray, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if:
you have any allergies to:
any other medicines
any other substances, such as foods, dyes or preservatives.
you have any medical conditions, including:
severe anaemia
low blood pressure (which can make you feel faint, weak or dizzy, especially when
you stand up suddenly)
a recent heart attack or other serious heart disease
a recent head injury or stroke
an abnormality of haemoglobin (a pigment in your red blood cells which carries oxygen)
high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery
you take any medicines for any other condition:
it may not be safe for you to use Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless you
and your doctor or pharmacist have discussed the risks and benefits involved.
Use in Children
Nitrolingual Pumpspray is not recommended for use in children as there is no specific
information about such use.
Always ask your doctor or pharmacist before giving medicines to children.
Use in Elderly
Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects or side effects of Nitrolingual
Pumpspray.
If you are elderly you may need to watch carefully for signs of side effects.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with Nitrolingual Pumpspray and affect how it works.
These include:
drugs which expand the blood vessels
drugs which lower blood pressure
drugs which help to reduce the amount of excess fluid in the body by increasing the
amount of urine produced
drugs used to treat impaired sexual function
drugs used to treat high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery
some drugs for mental conditions
some drugs used to treat depression.
some drugs used to treat migraine headaches.
heparin, used to thin the blood.
adempas® used for pulmonary hypertension
You may need to take different amounts of your medicine or you may need to take different
medicines.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this.
If you have been prescribed a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (e.g. Viagra®, Cialis®, Levitra® or others) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction or high blood pressure in the
pulmonary artery and you experience an acute angina attack, immediately go to the
emergency department at your nearest hospital.
Your doctor or pharmacist can advise further on the list of medicines to avoid while
taking Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray can be used with other medications which are used to prevent
angina.
If your doctor or pharmacist transfers you from glyceryl trinitrate tablets to Nitrolingual
Pumpspray you may receive a larger dose of the drug than usual, because Nitrolingual
Pumpspray does not break down as quickly as glyceryl trinitrate tablets. As a result
you may get more side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice this.
Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking any other medicines.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
4. How do I use Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
How much to use
Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much Nitrolingual Pumpspray to use.
Use the exact amount your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
At the first sign of an angina attack, one metered dose should be sprayed under your
tongue. If the pain persists after five minutes, administer a second metered dose.
DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN TWO DOSES DURING AN ANGINA ATTACK.
If this does NOT relieve the angina and the pain continues, then you should call an
ambulance or the nearest hospital immediately.
When to use Nitrolingual Pumpspray
Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how often you should use Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray is NOT a medication which is taken regularly. It is used when
you need to obtain relief from the pain of an acute attack of angina.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray may also be used 5 to 10 minutes before taking part in exercise
or activities which may provoke an acute attack of angina.
The number of times that you can use Nitrolingual Pumpspray in any one day will depend
on how severe your angina is, what other medicines you are taking and any other medical
conditions you may have. You should discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.
How to use Nitrolingual Pumpspray
Follow the instructions for using Nitrolingual Pumpspray to make sure that you receive
the correct dose.
In order to completely fill the dosing chamber when using the spray for the first
time, press the nozzle five times (quickly and completely), spraying into the air.
This is called priming. If the product has not been used for one week, a priming of
1 spray is necessary. If the product has not been used for more than 4 months, a priming
of 5 sprays is necessary.
The spray is then ready for use.
2. Remove the plastic cover and hold the bottle upright with your forefinger on top of
the grooved nozzle. There is no need to shake the bottle.
3. Open your mouth and bring the bottle as close as possible, aiming it under your tongue.
4. Press the nozzle firmly with your forefinger to release the spray under your tongue.
Do not inhale the spray.
5. Release the nozzle and close your mouth. Avoid swallowing immediately after taking
a dose.
6. For a second dose repeat the above steps.
7. Replace the plastic cover after use.
It is important to familiarise yourself with the position of the spray opening and
nozzle for ease of use at night.
IMPORTANT: The delivery tube must be immersed in the liquid. The contents of the bottle
can only be sprayed if the opening at the bottom of the delivery tube is completely
immersed in liquid. There will always be a small amount of liquid left over in the
bottle. This was taken into account when the bottle was filled during its manufacture
and is in addition to the 200 available doses. Make sure that you get a new spray
before the old one runs out. Always keep a spare if advised to do so by your doctor
or pharmacist.
What to expect
After one or two metered doses of Nitrolingual Pumpspray you should obtain relief
from the pain of angina. If no relief is obtained and the pain continues you should
call an ambulance or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
How long to use it
You may need to use Nitrolingual Pumpspray for as long as you continue to suffer from
angina attacks.
If you use too much Nitrolingual Pumpspray
If you use too much Nitrolingual Pumpspray, you may suffer severe headaches. Your
skin may become flushed or clammy, you may have trouble seeing or you may feel flushed,
nauseous (sick), dizzy, lightheaded or faint. Your heart may also beat faster or slower
than usual.
If you think that you have used too much Nitrolingual Pumpspray, you may need urgent
medical attention.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling
13 11 26)
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while using Nitrolingual Pumpspray?
Things you should do
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using Nitrolingual
Pumpspray.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Nitrolingual Pumpspray if you are
about to be started on any new medicines.
Use Nitrolingual Pumpspray exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has recommended.
If you do not follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions, you may not get relief
from your angina attack.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you continue to have angina attacks or if they become
more frequent while you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
You may find it helpful to keep a written record of the number, causes, length and
severity of your angina attacks, so you can tell your doctor or pharmacist at your
next visit. This will help your doctor or pharmacist to choose the best possible treatment
for your angina.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you become pregnant while using Nitrolingual
Pumpspray.
Things you should not do
Do not use Nitrolingual Pumpspray to treat any other complaints unless your doctor
or pharmacists tell you to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Do not suddenly stop using Nitrolingual Pumpspray if you have been using large amounts
of the spray regularly. If you have been using large amounts of Nitrolingual Pumpspray
regularly and stop using it suddenly, you may find that your attacks of angina become
worse. If you want to stop using Nitrolingual Pumpspray ask your doctor or pharmacist
how to stop using it gradually over a few weeks.
Things to be careful of
Be careful not to overdo physical activities when you first start using Nitrolingual
Pumpspray.
If you use Nitrolingual Pumpspray 5 to 10 minutes before exercise, you will probably
feel better and more able to participate in physical activities. However, if you overdo
physical activities you may still get an attack of angina.
Get up slowly when getting out of bed or standing up if you feel lightheaded, dizzy
or faint.
You may feel lightheaded or dizzy when you begin to use Nitrolingual Pumpspray or
if the dose is increased. This is because your blood pressure is falling suddenly.
Standing up slowly, especially when you get up from bed or chairs, will help your
body get used to the change in position and blood pressure. If this problem gets worse
or continues, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Nitrolingual
Pumpspray affects you.
Nitrolingual Pumpspray may cause dizziness and fainting in some patients, especially
when you first start to use it. Make sure you know how you react to Nitrolingual Pumpspray
before you drive a car, operate machinery or do anything else which could be dangerous.
Drinking alcohol
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you drink alcohol.
Be careful when drinking alcohol while you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray.
If you drink alcohol while you are using Nitrolingual Pumpspray, your blood pressure
may drop, making you feel dizzy or faint.
Looking after your medicine
Store below 25°C.
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.
Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do
not store it:
in the bathroom or near a sink, or
in the car or on window sills.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
Dispose of the bottle where children cannot reach it. There may be some solution left
in the bottle which could harm them.
Do not open the empty container by force.
Do not spray into flames, onto red-hot surfaces or incinerate.
If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy
for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions.
Less serious side effects
Serious side effects
Very serious side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is available over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription.
What Nitrolingual Pumpspray contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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glyceryl trinitrate 400 micrograms per metered dose spray
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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fractionated coconut oil
glyceryl caprylate/caprate
ethanol
peppermint oil
sodium lactate
(S) - lactic acid
Purified water
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What Nitrolingual Pumpspray looks like
Nitrolingual Pumpspray is a metered dose pump spray. It delivers glyceryl trinitrate
in the form of spray droplets. It is packaged in a plastic bottle which contains 13.9
mL of solution (200 doses).
AUST R 308842
Who distributes Nitrolingual Pumpspray
Nitrolingual Pumpspray is supplied in Australia by:
sanofi-aventis australia pty ltd
12-24 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
This leaflet was prepared in February 2023.
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