Osteonase Nasal Spray

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Composition FOR Osteonase 200IU Nasal Solution

Calcitonin (Salmon)(200IU)

food interaction for Osteonase Nasal Solution

alcohol interaction for Osteonase Nasal Solution

pregnancy interaction for Osteonase Nasal Solution

lactation interaction for Osteonase Nasal Solution

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No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
The safety of Osteonase Nasal Spray during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
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Osteonase Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Osteonase 200IU Nasal Solution

Calcitonin (Salmon)(200IU)

Osteonase nasal solution uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis and Paget's disease.

How osteonase nasal solution works

Osteonase Nasal Spray is a calcitonin receptor agonist. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.

Common side effects of osteonase nasal solution

Runny nose, Nosebleeds, Nasal irritation, Back pain, Joint pain, Headache

SUBSTITUTES FOR Osteonase Nasal Solution

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    (6 ml Nasal Solution in bottle)
    Rs. 337.17/ml of Nasal Solution
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    (3.7 ml Nasal Solution in bottle)
    Rs. 505.67/ml of Nasal Solution
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    pay 10% more per ml of Nasal Solution
  • Citonase Nasal Spray
    (60 MDI Nasal Solution in bottle)
    Rs. 32.18/MDI of Nasal Solution
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    Rs. 1968.75
    save 93% more per MDI of Nasal Solution

Expert advice FOR Osteonase Nasal Solution

  • You have been prescribed Calcitonin (Salmon) to make your bones stronger, and lower the risk of fractures.
  • It is used in women with osteoporosis who have undergone menopause.
  • It may cause temporary dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Unopened bottles should be stored in the refrigerator. Once opened, they should be stored at room temperature for up to 35 days.
  • Stop using it and inform your doctor if you get any nosebleeds or notice any ulceration inside your nose.
  • Discontinue Calcitonin (Salmon) and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently asked questions FOR Osteonase 200IU Nasal Solution

Calcitonin (Salmon)

Q. Does Osteonase Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated?
Yes, an unopened bottle of Osteonase Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated. It should be kept at a temperature between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze. After opening the bottle of Osteonase Nasal Spray, store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
Q. Does Osteonase Nasal Spray increase bone density?
Osteonase Nasal Spray contains calcitonin which is a hormone that is naturally produced by the thyroid gland and is responsible for maintaining calcium balance in the body. Osteonase Nasal Spray decreases the bone loss and damage in patients with osteoporosis. In some cases, it also helps in bone formation by activating the bone forming cells, thereby increasing the bone density.
Q. Can Osteonase Nasal Spray reduce the calcium levels in blood?
Yes, Osteonase Nasal Spray can reduce the levels of calcium in the blood. If the calcium levels in your blood drop down severely then it can present with numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth. The blood calcium levels need to be monitored in such cases. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
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Q. How should I use Osteonase Nasal Spray?
Follow the directions given by your prescriber and do ask him in case of any doubts. Usually, it is to be given in single nostril once daily. To start with we take 1 spray in left nostril on day 1, followed by right nostril on the second day. Continue to take the medicine inside the nose by switching nostrils every alternate day. Each bottle is set to deliver 30 doses. Do not use the bottle after 30 days.
Q. Is it fine to use Osteonase Nasal Spray in pregnant women?
Generally, Osteonase Nasal Spray is not recommended for pregnant women. However, enough evidence is not available to suggest risk associated with the use of Osteonase Nasal Spray causing birth defects or miscarriage in pregnant women. Osteonase Nasal Spray should be used in pregnant women with utmost caution. It is used only if the prescribing doctor finds potential benefit to be much larger than the risk involved.

Content on this page was last updated on 26 December, 2025, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)