Calspray Nasal Solution

Calspray Nasal Solution is a calcitonin (salmon) nasal spray used to help treat osteoporosis in adults, especially postmenopausal osteoporosis when other treatment options are not suitable or as directed by a doctor. Each pack contains Calspray Nasal Solution in the labeled strength of calcitonin (salmon) for intranasal use, supplied as a spray by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, India. Calcitonin is a bone-preserving medicine, not a pain reliever, and it is used to lower bone breakdown over time. Calspray Nasal Solution is prescribed as part of a broader plan that may also include calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and fall prevention.

How it works: Calcitonin (salmon) helps slow down the cells that break down bone, which can reduce further bone loss. As a nasal spray, Calspray Nasal Solution is absorbed through the lining of the nose after spraying, making it a convenient non-oral option.

Calspray Nasal Solution is a single, labeled-strength spray rather than a lower-dose or alternate form, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has specifically chosen this calcitonin (salmon) nasal spray regimen. Because it is a nasal spray, it works through the nose instead of being swallowed, and the doctor may choose it when an intranasal option is preferred or better tolerated than other osteoporosis medicines.

• Treatment of osteoporosis
• Postmenopausal osteoporosis management
• Help reduce bone loss
• Adjunct to calcium and vitamin D therapy
• Doctor-directed osteoporosis care

• Use Calspray Nasal Solution exactly as prescribed and prime the spray if the package instructions say to do so before first use.
• Blow your nose gently before each dose so the medicine can reach the nasal lining.
• Insert the spray tip into one nostril and spray as directed, then alternate nostrils if your dose instructions say so.
• Do not inhale hard while spraying; a gentle breath is enough.
• Avoid blowing your nose for a short time after using the spray unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has given a regular schedule.

Calspray Nasal Solution provides calcitonin (salmon) in the labeled spray strength on the pack, and the exact dose is determined by the prescriber based on the patient’s condition. This medicine is often used as one spray daily according to the prescribed strength and schedule, and the doctor decides the maximum daily use and duration of treatment. Do not change the dose or use it more often than directed, because higher-strength or more frequent use is not a substitute for medical guidance.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Calcitonin (Salmon) may include:

• Runny nose
• Nasal irritation or dryness
• Sneezing
• Nosebleeds
• Headache
• Back pain
• Mild nausea

• Do not use Calspray Nasal Solution if you are allergic to calcitonin (salmon) or any ingredient in the spray.
• Tell your doctor if you have chronic nasal problems, frequent nosebleeds, nasal surgery, or septum problems, because this spray may irritate the nose.
• This medicine is used for osteoporosis control, not immediate pain relief, so it should not be expected to work like a pain medicine.
• Use caution if you have a history of hypocalcemia or take calcium-related therapies, since your doctor may need to monitor mineral levels.
• Report any worsening nasal irritation, ulcers, or bleeding promptly, especially if symptoms continue with repeated use.
• Let your prescriber know about all other osteoporosis medicines before starting Calspray Nasal Solution.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after dosing, avoid driving until you know how the spray affects you.

• Lithium may interact with calcitonin therapy.
• Calcium supplements and vitamin D may be used together only as directed by your clinician.
• Other osteoporosis medicines should be reviewed by your doctor before combining.
• Any product that irritates or dries the nasal passages may worsen local side effects.
• Talk to your prescriber before using other nasal sprays unless they were specifically approved.

Store Calspray Nasal Solution at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from heat, freezing, and excessive moisture, and keep the spray out of reach of children.