Ammonia Spirit, Aromatic (Systemic)

Brand Names : smelling salts

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of aromatic ammonia spirit. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For preventing or treating fainting:
  • For inhalation dosage form (inhalants):
    • Adults and teenagers - The inhalant should be held away from the face and crushed between the fingers. The inhalant should then be held about four inches away from the nostrils, and the vapor slowly inhaled until the patient awakens or no longer feels faint.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For inhalation dosage form (solution):
    • Adults and teenagers - After the top is taken off the container, the vapor may be slowly inhaled until the patient awakens or no longer feels faint.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store inhalants in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Keep the container of liquid tightly closed.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.