Skip to main content
MedicHelpLine
Join Free
Verified Professional Network190+ CountriesHIPAA-Aware Platform
Back to Drug Index
General MedicationsRESPIRATORY (INHALATION)High Alert

ammonia inhalants

AMMONIA

Standard Dose
Directions Hold inhalant away from face and crush between thumb and forefinger. Carefully approach crushed inhalant to nostrils of affected person.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses To prevent or treat fainting.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses To prevent or treat fainting.

Dosage and administration Directions Hold inhalant away from face and crush between thumb and forefinger.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses To prevent or treat fainting. Dosage and administration Directions Hold inhalant away from face and crush between thumb and forefinger. Carefully approach crushed inhalant to nostrils of affected person. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Do not use if you have breathing problems such as asthma or emphysema. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only.
  • • Do not use if you have breathing problems such as asthma or emphysema.
  • • Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.