| 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.
Nasacort 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 Nasacort:
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.
Nasacort 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.
Nasacort 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.
Nasacort 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.
Nasacort Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately.
Nasacort 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 of Nasacort:
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.
Nasacort Storage:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid
freezing.
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