Abstract: A parathyroid hormone-containing emulsion for nasal administration, comprising parathyroid hormone as the active ingredient, at least, azacycloalkane derivative of the general formula [1]: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, m is an integer of 2-4, and n is an integer of 1-15, provided that R is alkyl of C.sub.5-11 in case where n is 1-3, as the absorption promotor, glycyrrhizic acid or its non-toxic salt, and a suitable amount of water.