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Nasacort AQ 55 mcg - 1 x 16.5 gm Bottle
Drug Uses
Nasacort is FDA approved for the treatment of the nasal
symptoms of seasonal and year round allergies such as
nasal congestion, itchy runny nose, and sneezing. Nasacort
Nasal Spray is an unscented, thixotropic, water-based
metered-dose pump spray formulation unit containing
a microcrystalline suspension of triamcinolone acetonide
in an aqueous medium.
How Taken
Nasacort Nasal Spray comes as a solution to inhale through
the nose. It usually is inhaled one to four times a
day at evenly spaced intervals. Before using triamcinolone,
gently blow your nose to clear your nasal passages.
Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after inhaling
the prescribed dose. Warnings/Precautions
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you
have a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of any
kind. The absorption of this drug into the system can
inhibit the body's ability to fight off infections.
You may not be able to use Nasacort Nasal Spray if you
have an infection. Nasacort Nasal Spray is in the FDA
pregnancy C. This means that it is not known whether
Nasacort Nasal Spray will be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not use this medication without first talking to
your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant
during treatment. It is not known whether Nasacort Nasal
Spray passes into breast milk. Do not use Nasacort Nasal
Spray without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby. Nasacort Nasal Spray is not approved
for use by children younger than 6 years of age. Nasacort
Nasal Spray is not approved for use by children younger
than 12 years of age. Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Nasacort, 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. Possible Side Effects
Nasacort 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. Storage
Store at Controlled Room Temperature, 20 to 25?C (68
to 77?F) away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid freezing.
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose
An overdose of this medication is not likely to occur.
If you do think that an overdose has occurred, call
an emergency room or poison control left for advice.
More Information
Avoid items or activities that are known allergens to
you. Clean areas where dust or pet fur may aggravate
your condition. Avoid exposing yourself to known sources
of infection. Stay away from people with chicken pox,
measles, or any other type of infection. Your immune
system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection
while using Nasacort. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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