Nasal Spray for Seizures: How to Use

Nasal spray can help people who are having a seizure. When using the nasal spray for a seizure, be sure to put it in the nose only. There is 1 dose of medicine in the nasal spray unit.

• Do not use the nasal spray if the device looks damaged. 

• Do not use the nasal spray past the expiration date printed on the packaging. Throw away the nasal spray container after use.

• Do not do a test spray of the nasal spray device before you use it. You will lose the dose.

• Do not remove the nasal spray from its packaging until you’re ready to use it.

To open the nasal spray unit, hold the packaging in the palm of your hand. Then, peel back the tab to open it. Remove the nasal spray unit carefully. Do not press the plunger yet. If you press the plunger too soon, you will lose the dose.

How to give nasal spray

1. Place the device into your child’s nose.

2. Hold the nasal spray unit with your thumb on the plunger and your middle and index fingers on each side of the nozzle. When you are sure the device is correctly inserted in the nose, press the plunger.

What to do if a second dose is needed: 

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• The seizure (or seizures) continue after you give your child the nasal spray as instructed by the health care provider.

• This seizure was different from other seizures your child has had. 

• You are worried about the number of seizures your child is having or their severity. 

• The seizure continues or your child has another seizure after you use the nasal spray. 

• Your child has trouble breathing or is turning pale or blue.

INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDER 

Time of the first dose: ________________ Time of second dose (if given): _______________