Nasacort® is a nasal steroid that works directly
on nasal tissue to reduce swelling and inflammation.
Nasacort treats nasal itching, runny nose, postnasal
drip, nasal congestion, and sneezing with a non-drowsy
and non-habit forming formula.
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Nasacort®
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
This is a nasal steroid that works directly on nasal
tissue to reduce swelling and inflammation. It is used
to treat nasal itching, runny nose, postnasal drip,
nasal congestion and sneezing associated with allergic
rhinitis.
How to Use
To get the most benefit from this medication, make sure
you understand how to use the nasal spray properly.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to demonstrate the correct
way to use a nasal spray. Shake well before using. The
medication must reach the nasal tissue to be effective.
Therefore, blow your nose to clear the nasal passage
before using the medication. If passages are blocked,
a nasal decongestant may be used first (for a maximum
of 3 to 5 days) to open the passages allowing proper
penetration of the medication. Be sure to aim spray
away from the middle of the nose, that is, away from
the nasal septum and toward the inflamed areas inside
the nasal passages. Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
It must be used routinely to be effective. Do not increase
your dose or use this more frequently than directed
without your doctor's approval. It may take a few days
before the benefits of the medication are noticed. If
after 2 to 3 weeks no improvement in symptoms is noticed,
consult your doctor. Use this medication with caution
if sores or injuries are present in the nasal passages.
Side Effects
This medication may cause irritation, stinging, burning,
or dryness of the nasal passages. Sneezing, nosebleed,
headache, lightheadedness, loss of taste, throat irritation
or nausea may also occur. If these effects continue
or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Unlikely but
report promptly: persistent nose or throat irritation/soreness,
white patchy areas. Very unlikely but report promptly:
broken or damaged nasal membranes, unusual weakness,
weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness, vision
changes. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
This medication should be used with caution if the following
medical conditions exist: glaucoma, herpes-type infection
of the eye, infection, recent nasal surgery or existing
nasal sores, liver disease, tuberculosis, underactive
thyroid, allergies to corticosteroids. Though very unlikely,
it is possible this medication will be absorbed into
your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences
that may require additional corticosteroid treatment.
This is especially true for children and for those who
have used this for an extended period if they also have
serious medical problems such as serious infections,
injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up
to one year after stopping use of this drug. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Caution
is advised in children as this drug may affect growth
patterns. Consult child's doctor. This medication should
be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown
if this form of triamcinolone is excreted into breast
milk. Other dosage forms of triamcinolone are excreted
into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medication you use, especially of: other nasal products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Notes
If no improvement in your symptoms is noted after 3
weeks of using this medication, notify your doctor.
Another medication may be needed or the dose may need
adjusting. Inform all your doctors you use, or have
used, this medication. Watering or itching eyes often
associated with allergies are not significantly relieved
by this medication. Each canister contains approximately
100-120 sprays.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do
not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead,
skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Avoid freezing.
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