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Allergy
Relief > Nasacort
Nasacort
 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.
Missed Doses
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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