Note: This document contains side effect information about budesonide nasal. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Rhinocort Aqua.
Applies to budesonide nasal: nasal spray.
Serious side effects of Rhinocort Aqua
Along with its needed effects, budesonide nasal (the active ingredient contained in Rhinocort Aqua) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking budesonide nasal:
More common
- Bloody nose
Less common
- Body aches or pain
- congestion
- cough
- difficulty with breathing
- dryness or soreness of the throat
- fever
- hoarseness
- noisy breathing
- runny nose
- shortness of breath
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- tightness in the chest
- trouble with swallowing
- voice changes
- wheezing
Incidence not known
- Backache
- blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
- bloody mucus
- blurred vision
- cracked, dry, or scaly skin
- darkening of the skin
- decreased vision
- diarrhea
- difficulty with swallowing
- dizziness
- eye pain
- facial hair growth in females
- fainting
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- full or round face, neck, or trunk
- headache
- hives or welts
- increased thirst or urination
- irritability
- itching
- lack or slowing of normal growth in children
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- loss of appetite
- loss of sexual desire or ability
- menstrual irregularities
- mental depression
- muscle wasting
- nausea or vomiting
- nosebleeds
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- skin rash
- swelling
- tearing
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects of Rhinocort Aqua
Some side effects of budesonide nasal may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
- Burning, itching, swollen, or sore throat
- loss of sense of smell
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to budesonide nasal: nasal aerosol with adapter, nasal spray.
General
The most commonly reported side effects were epistaxis, pharyngitis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, cough, and nasal irritation.[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Epistaxis, pharyngitis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, cough, nasal irritation (sneezing, stinging, dryness), nasal crust
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Nasal septum perforation, ulceration of mucous membrane
Postmarketing reports: Anosmia, pharynx disorders (throat irritation, throat pain, swollen throat, burning throat, itchy throat), wheezing[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria, rash, dermatitis, angioedema, pruritus
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Anaphylactic reaction[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Loss of appetite, stomach disorder, nausea[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bad taste, tremor, sedation[Ref]
Endocrine
Rare (less than 0.1%): Signs and symptoms of systemic corticosteroid effects, including adrenal suppression and growth retardation[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Candida albicans infection, immunosuppression[Ref]
Dermatologic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Skin itching[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Raised intraocular pressure, glaucoma,
cataract[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Postmarketing reports: Palpitations[Ref]
Genitourinary
Rare (less than 0.1%): Sexual dysfunction[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Rare (less than 0.1%): Joint ache[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Tiredness
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Earache
Frequency not reported: Impaired wound healing[Ref]
