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A symphony of safety and tolerability

Fortical® Nasal Spray fits harmoniously into your healthy lifestyle. It can safely treat postmenopausal osteoporosis while providing a low rate of side effects.

  • Low rate of side effects
    • Most people do not experience any side effects with Fortical® Nasal Spray
    • Some people may notice side effects, which are usually mild and do not cause discontinuation of treatment
    • The most common side effects include nasal symptoms (such as runny nose, crusting, or nosebleed), back and/or joint pain, and headache
  • Bypasses your digestive system
    • Delivers calcitonin-salmon through your nasal passages into your bloodstream
    • Does not pass through your digestive system
    • Minimizes gastrointestinal side effects and esophageal problems

Before starting Fortical® Nasal Spray

You should not use this product if you are allergic to calcitonin-salmon or any of the ingredients of Fortical® Nasal Spray. Calcitonin-salmon is a protein and, as with any protein, some people may have an allergic reaction that affects their whole body.

Fortical® Nasal Spray contains calcitonin-salmon, sodium chloride, citric acid, phenylethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 80, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide (added as necessary to adjust pH) and purified water.

You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Fortical® Nasal Spray has not been studied in pregnant women and should not be used during pregnancy.

Your doctor should perform a nasal exam before starting Fortical® Nasal Spray. You should continue to have nasal exams regularly, especially if you experience nasal discomfort. In clinical studies, nasal irritation occurred in a small percentage of participants.

If you have any questions, concerns, or unusual symptoms, contact your doctor.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
Fortical® Nasal Spray is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. It should be used with adequate calcium and vitamin D intake as directed by your doctor.

Do not use Fortical® Nasal Spray if you are allergic to calcitonin-salmon protein, or if you are pregnant or nursing.

Your doctor should perform a nasal exam before you start using Fortical® Nasal Spray, and you should notify your doctor if you experience nasal discomfort while using it.

The most common side effects include: nasal symptoms (such as discomfort, runny nose, crusting or bleeding), back and/or joint pain, and headache.

This safety information is not all-inclusive. Please read the full Patient Information Leaflet and talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions, or call 1-800-654-2299.


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