Important: This page is general information, not medical advice. It does not recommend or prescribe any treatment. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
Quick facts
- How it is given
- intrasinal
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- smelling salts
- RxNorm ID
- 1299889
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
For the temporary stimulation of the senses to restore alertness.
Do not use if
lf you have respiratory conditions such as asthma oremphysema. lf you have heart disease or high blood pressure. If you are allergic to ammonia orstrong odors.
Warnings
For inhalation use only. Do not ingest or apply to skin. Avoid direct contact with eyes. lfcontact occurs, rinsethoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Use only as directed. Misuse may be harmful Use in a well-ventilated area, Do not use in enclosed spaces Prolonged exposure may cause irritation. Discontinue useif discomfort occurs. Possible side effects include nasal imitation, coughing, orshortness ofbreath. lfsymptoms persist, discontinue useand consult a doctor.
When using this medicine
Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and mouth. lf product gets into eyes, rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or rash occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor ifirritation or rash occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out ofreach ofchildren.lfswallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately at 1-800-222-1222
Other ingredients
aromatic solvent Alcohol Cotton Peppermint Oil
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 5 June 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.