An Introduction to Miacalcin Nasal Spray Side Effects
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
Miacalcin® nasal spray (
calcitonin salmon nasal spray); however, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Miacalcin nasal spray. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list with you.)
Common Side Effects of Miacalcin Nasal Spray
Miacalcin nasal spray has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
In these studies, the most common side effects of Miacalcin nasal spray included:
- Runny or stuffy nose -- in up to 12 percent of people
- Other nasal symptoms (such as nasal crusting, redness, irritation, and bleeding) -- up to 10.6 percent
- Back pain -- up to 5 percent.
Other common Miacalcin nasal spray side effects (occurring in 1 to 3 percent of people) included: