Ammonia Spirit, Aromatic (Systemic)

Brand Names : smelling salts

Precautions While Using This Medicine

Fainting in older people may be a sign of a serious medical problem. Older people and people with heart problems should check with their doctor as soon as possible after fainting .

Keep this medicine away from your eyes and skin . If aromatic ammonia spirit comes into contact with your eyes or skin, burns and irritation may occur. Burns in the eyes may cause blindness.

If this medicine gets into your eyes:

• Rinse your eyes with a gentle stream of water for 20 minutes. Hold the eyelid away from the eyeball to allow complete rinsing.
• Call a poison control center, your doctor, or a hospital emergency room immediately.

If this medicine comes into contact with your skin:

• Remove any clothing on which aromatic ammonia spirit has spilled.
• Rinse the skin with large amounts of water.
• Do not rub or apply ointment to the skin.
• Call your doctor if skin irritation continues.

If a large amount of this medicine is taken orally:

• Drink a glass (8 ounces) of water.
• Call a poison control center, your doctor, or a hospital emergency room immediately.