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How do you give Valtoco (intranasal diazepam) step by step?
Valtoco is used as an emergency rescue medicine for certain seizure situations, given through the nose. Use these steps:
1. Keep the person’s head tilted slightly upward and gently clear the nostrils if needed.
2. Open the device right before use.
3. Place the tip of the applicator into one nostril.
4. Press the plunger firmly to deliver the dose.
5. If the prescribed dose requires more than one nostril dose, use the second device (or switch nostrils as directed by the prescription/device instructions).
6. After giving the medicine, note the time it was administered and stay with the person.
What dose strength should you use and how does dosing work?
Valtoco comes in different strengths and the correct amount depends on the patient’s age and what the prescriber ordered. Always use the exact strength and number of devices written on the prescription or provided in the patient instructions. If you have multiple device strengths at home, use only the one matching the prescribed dose.
What should you do right after giving Valtoco?
After administration:
- Watch for seizure activity and breathing.
- Keep the person on their side if they are unresponsive or at risk of vomiting.
- Follow your seizure action plan for when to call emergency services or give additional rescue treatment (if your clinician has directed that).
When should you call emergency help?
Seek emergency care if:
- The seizure continues after the rescue dose and you do not reach the stopping time in your action plan.
- The person has trouble breathing, cannot be awakened normally, has repeated seizures, or is injured.
- You are unsure whether the dose was delivered correctly.
Can you give another dose of Valtoco?
Whether and when a second dose is allowed depends on your specific prescription and seizure action plan. Check the directions provided with your prescription and follow them exactly. Don’t give additional doses unless your clinician’s instructions specifically allow it.
How do you store Valtoco and what if it’s expired or damaged?
Keep Valtoco in its original packaging and store it according to the label instructions (commonly in a safe, dry place at room temperature). Do not use it if:
- The package is damaged,
- The device looks defective,
- It is past the expiration date.
Common mistakes people make with intranasal seizure meds
The most common problems are using the wrong strength/device, not delivering the full dose (not pressing fully), or delaying care. Also make sure the person’s head position matches the device instructions (upright or slightly upward) so the medication goes into the nostril properly.
Sources
No source links were provided with your question, and I don’t have approved access to external documents here to cite the official Valtoco prescribing information or device instructions. If you share the exact Valtoco product strength (e.g., 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, etc.) and the dosing instructions from the label/prescriber, I can tailor the steps and “when to repeat / when to call emergency” guidance to match your plan.