What is 4-Way Fast Acting? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take 4-Way Fast Acting

• Keep the medicine container clean and tightly closed. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Jelly: Wash your hands with soap and water. Place jelly in each nostril. Sniff deeply.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Drops: Tilt your head back, and squeeze drops into each nostril. Keep your head tilted back for a few minutes.

• Spray: With your head upright, spray the medicine once into each nostril, sniffing while you squeeze the bottle quickly and firmly. Repeat for 2 or 3 sprays, or as directed by your doctor. Do not use the spray more often than every 4 hours.

• To prevent the spread of infection, each medicine container should be used by only 1 person.

• Blow your nose before you use this medicine.

• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

• Spray: With your head upright, spray the medicine once into each nostril, sniffing while you squeeze the bottle quickly and firmly. Repeat for 2 or 3 sprays, or as directed by your doctor. Do not use the spray more often than every 4 hours.

• Drops: Tilt your head back, and squeeze drops into each nostril. Keep your head tilted back for a few minutes.

• To prevent the spread of infection, each medicine container should be used by only 1 person.

• Keep the medicine container clean and tightly closed. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Blow your nose before you use this medicine.

• Jelly: Wash your hands with soap and water. Place jelly in each nostril. Sniff deeply.

What to do if you miss a dose of 4-Way Fast Acting

4-Way Fast Acting contraindications - Who shouldn't take 4-Way Fast Acting?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to phenylephrine or another nasal decongestant.

4-Way Fast Acting warnings

• Tingling in the hands or feet

• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years unless your doctor tells you to.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, or trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate.

• Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms last longer than 3 days. This medicine may worsen your stuffy nose if you use it for a longer time.

4-Way Fast Acting interactions & what to avoid when taking 4-Way Fast Acting

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years unless your doctor tells you to.

• Some medicines can affect how phenylephrine works. Tell your doctor if you are using an antidepressant, or any other medicine that you inhale through your nose or mouth.

• Do not use phenylephrine if you are taking an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).