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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is used to prevent and treat angina (chest pain). It contains Nitroglycerin, which works by relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the workload on the heart. Sometimes, you may experience side effects such as dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensations. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

NITROGLYCERIN-0.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Modi Mundipharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, primarily used to prevent and treat angina. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen.

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by relaxing the blood vessels. This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents angina attacks.

Sometimes, you may experience side effects like dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Do not stop Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects.

Uses of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is used in the treatment of Angina pectoris. The detailed uses of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray are as follows:

  • Treatment and prevention of angina attacks: Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is used to treat and prevent angina attacks by improving blood flow to the heart muscle.
  • Management of coronary artery disease: Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray helps manage coronary artery disease by dilating blood vessels and reducing the heart's workload.
  • Supportive treatment in heart failure: Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is used as supportive treatment in heart failure to reduce strain on the heart and improve circulation.

Directions for Use

  • Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray can be taken with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator used to treat and prevent angina.
  • It helps improve blood flow by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
  • By dilating the coronary arteries, it increases oxygen supply to the heart muscles, reducing pain and discomfort caused by reduced blood flow.
  • Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray lowers the pressure against which the heart has to pump and helps in managing conditions that strain the heart.
  • In people with angina, it enables them to perform physical activity with reduced risk of chest pain.

How Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray Works

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe nausea/vomiting, slow heartbeat, cold/clammy skin, vision changes, and blue/fingers/lips/toes. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients.
  • Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
  • Let your doctor know if you have a kidney problem, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia, or have had a heart attack.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray, so please get up gradually.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Consume a low-salt and low-fat diet.
  • Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans fats.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
  • Get active by doing physical activities such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take the stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS
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Alcohol

Caution

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So, the intake of alcohol should be avoided with Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray will affect pregnant women or the fetus. Your doctor will recommend Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray only if the benefits of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

The safety of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is not known in breastfeeding women. So, Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

The safety of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is not known in children below the age of 18 years.

Have a query?

FAQs

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is used to treat angina pectoris, a kind of chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart.

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

No, Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

No, you should not take Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray.

Do not stop taking Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

Yes, Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake as it is known to cause headaches when taking Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray. If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray reduces the blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, but is not recommended for the treatment of high blood pressure. Low blood pressure may cause lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a seated position suddenly.

Yes, over usage of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray can lead to tolerance which means that the medication may lose its effectiveness on you. Therefore, usually the doctors recommend the smallest dose necessary for effective relief of acute angina attack. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray.

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray overdose may result in sweating, low blood pressure, headache, vomiting, nausea, slow or fast heartbeat. In addition, the patient may experience weakness, lightheadedness on standing and possibly fainting. In such case, the patient will need emergency medical treatment.

Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray is used to prevent angina (chest pain) attacks in patients with coronary artery disease (narrowing of blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Nitrolingual 0.4mg Spray relaxes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) which reduces the workload on the heart. This allows more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reduces chest pain. Thus, it prevents attacks of angina.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

34/7 Erandwana, Near Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Opposite Idbi Bank, Pune, Maharashtra 411004
Other Info - NI48513

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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 31, 2025 | 7:18 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/021134s008lbl.pdf
  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/glyceryl-trinitrate-gtn/
  3. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/nitroglycerin.html
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