: Insert the nozzle about a quarter to half inch into the nostril. Point the tip slightly outward , toward the corner of your eye or your ear on that same side.

: Keep your head level or tilted slightly forward. Do not tilt your head back , as this causes the medicine to run down your throat instead of staying in your nose.

: Hold the spray in your right hand to spray your left nostril , and vice versa. This naturally helps you aim away from the center (septum) of your nose.

For the best results, follow these steps as demonstrated in standard medical instruction videos: