Synarel - Nafarelin Acetate - Nasal Spray Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Synarel.
• Synarel
• naff-uh-RELL-in A-seh-tate

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use.
• Do not stop or start any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is a nasal spray.
• To use this spray, first clear nasal passages by gently blowing your nose.
• Insert the sprayer into the nose.
• Sniff as you squeeze the sprayer.
• Release your grip after you remove the sprayer from your nose.
• This will prevent mucous from entering the sprayer.
• Gently sniff two or three more times.
• If you must use a nasal decongestant while using this medication, wait at least 30 minutes after using this before using the decongestant.
• For the treatment of endometriosis, this medication is usually started between the second and fourth day of the menstrual period.
• The spray is usually used twice a day - one spray into one nostril in the morning, and one spray into the other nostril in the evening.
• Treatment should not last longer than six months.
• For the treatment of central precocious puberty, the usual dose is 8 sprays per day - two sprays into each nostril in the morning and evening.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause nasal irritation, headache, hot flashes (less common in children) and irritability.
• These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Other effects include vaginal dryness, change in weight, change in sex drive, irregular or lack of menstruation, oily skin, excessive body hair.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience severe depression or have regular menstrual periods while taking this medication.
• Menstruation usually stops as a result of this medication.
• If doses are missed, you may experience some breakthrough bleeding.
• If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Synarel Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this product with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed periodically to monitor your progress.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a hormone which after an initial increase will decrease symptoms of endometriosis such as pelvic pain, menstrual cramps and painful intercourse.
• This medication is also used in children to treat central precocious puberty.

Read Before Using Synarel (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any allergies.
• Although menstrual periods may stop while taking this drug, it should not be considered a reliable form of birth control.
• Non-hormonal contraceptives such as a condom or diaphragm should be used.
• Nafarelin must not be used during pregnancy.
• If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
• It is not known if this medication is excreted into breast milk.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Synarel Storage Instructions

• Store this medication upright at room temperature.
• Protect it from excessive heat or light.