Generic name: Budesonide nasal
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Rhinocort Allergy?
Budesonide nasal (for use in the nose) is used to treat stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy nose, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use budesonide if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
- glaucoma or cataracts (now or in the past);
- a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines);
- sores or ulcers inside your nose;
- if you have an eye infection; or
- if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using budesonide nasal.
Budesonide nasal is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
How should I use Rhinocort Allergy
Use Rhinocort Allergy (Nasal) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Budesonide nasal is usually given in each nostril once per day. The usual dose is 1 to 2 sprays. Carefully follow your doctor's dosing instructions.
Prime the nasal spray before your first use. Shake well and pump 8 test sprays into the air, away from your face. Pump the spray until a fine mist appears. Prime again whenever the inhaler has not been used in longer than 2 days, or if it has been dropped.
Shake the medicine bottle well just before each use.
It may take up to 2 weeks before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed, even if you feel fine. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using budesonide nasal.
Budesonide can weaken your immune system. Tell your doctor if you have signs of infection such as fever, chills, body aches, vomiting, or feeling tired.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
Store this medicine in an upright position at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Rhinocort Allergy side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- come into contact with anyone who has chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis;
- severe or ongoing nosebleeds;
- vision problems; or
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Rhinocort Allergy?
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.