GONITRO

This medication is only for use in the mouth. Use at the first sign of an attack. Follow the directions exactly as written on the prescription label. Hold the packet upright with the notch and red arrow line at the top of the packet. Tap the bottom of the packet so the powder settles at the bottom. Hold the packet at the notch and hold as close to your mouth as possible. Tear along the red arrow line. Lift up your tongue. Pour all the powder in the packet under your tongue. Close your mouth tight right away and breathe normally through your nose. Allow the powder to dissolve before you swallow. Do not rinse your mouth or spit for 5 minutes after taking this medication. Sit down when taking this medication.
In an angina attack, you should feel better within 5 minutes after your first dose. You can take a dose every 5 minutes up to a total of 3 doses. If you do not feel better or feel worse after 1 dose, call 9-1-1 at once. Do not take more than 3 doses in 15 minutes. Your care team might give you other directions. Follow those directions if they do. Do not take your medication more often than directed.
This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if you feel worse.
Keep this medication with you at all times. Sit down when you take your medication to prevent falling if you feel dizzy or faint after using it. Try to remain calm. This will help you to feel better faster. If you feel dizzy, take several deep breaths and lie down with your feet propped up, or bend forward with your head resting between your knees.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.

This does not apply; this medication is not for regular use.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store between 5 and 40 degrees C (41 and 104 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.