Generic name:calcitonin-salmon [ kal-si-TOE-nin ]
Brand names: Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal
Drug class:Calcitonin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 15, 2020.
What is Miacalcin?
Miacalcin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland.
Miacalcin nasal spray is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause for at least 5 years. It should be used along with adequate calcium and vitamin D intake.
Miacalcin nasal spray should be reserved for patients for whom alternative treatments are not suitable e.g. patients where other therapies are not suitable or for patients who are intolerant or unwilling to use other treatments.
Warnings
To make sure you are not allergic to Miacalcin, your doctor may perform an allergy skin test before your first dose of Miacalcin Nasal Spray.
Before using Miacalcin, tell your doctor if you have any nasal or sinus problems such as nasal deformities, a chronic infection, or nasal pain.
Avoid using any other nasal sprays or medicines at the same time you use Miacalcin unless your doctor has told you to.
Call your doctor at once if you have any type of severe irritation of your nose, or if you feel light-headed or faint.
Less serious nasal irritation is more likely to occur, such as minor bleeding, redness, itching, tenderness, dryness, crusting, scabs, or nasal congestion.
To be sure Miacalcin is not causing harmful side effects to the inside of your nose, your doctor may want to check your nasal passages often. Visit your doctor regularly.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this Miacalcin nasal spray if you are allergic to salmon calcitonin.
To make sure Miacalcin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia); or
any nasal or sinus problems such as ...
