Description
Nasacort Allergy Nasal Spray contains a medicine called triamcinolone acetonide. This belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids which means it is a type of steroid. It is given as a spray in the nose to treat the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Nasal symptoms of allergy include sneezing, itching, and having a blocked, stuffy or runny nose. This type of allergy, such as hay fever, can be caused by different pollens in different seasons of the year. This is called ‘seasonal allergic rhinitis’.
This medicine only works if used on a regular basis and may not help your symptoms straight away. It helps some people within the first day of treatment, however, for other people it may take 3 to 4 days to feel a relief.
How To Use
- Nasacort Allergy is for nasal use only.
- Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The medicine only works if it is used regularly. It can take 3 to 4 days before you notice your symptoms getting better.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
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How much Nasacort Allergy to use Adults (18 years and over):
- The usual starting dose is 2 sprays in each nostril each day
- Once the symptoms of allergy are under control, the dose may be lowered to 1 spray in each nostril each day
- If the symptoms do not go away after 14 days, check with your doctor or pharmacist
- You should not use the spray for longer than three months without consulting your doctor
- How to use the spray
- Please read the enclosed leaflet for instruction on how to use the spray.
Warning
- Please read the enclosed package leaflet carefully before use
- Do not exceed the stated dose
- Do not use Nasacort Allergy if you are allergic to triamcinolone acetonide or any of the other ingredients of Nasacort Allergy.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Nasacort Allergy if:
- You have any infection of the nose or throat that is not treated. If you get a fungal infection while using Triamcinolone acetonide, stop using the spray until the infection has been treated.
- You have recently had a nose operation, or had an injury or ulcer in the nose.
- You are being transferred from steroid injections or tablets to Nasacort Allergy spray.
- You have had glaucoma or cataracts.
- If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this
medicine.
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Following the first opening Nasacort Allergy should be used within 1 month for the 30 spray pack.
Pharmacist Tip- This medicine takes about one week to kick on fully so be patient! It is very important to use it correctly to get a good result from the nasal spray. Blow your nose first , then block one nostril and then place the tip of the nasal spray just inside the other nostril pointing away from the centre of your nose ie. pointing towards your right shoulder if spraying into your right nostril and spray. The inhaled nasal steroid needs to exert it's effect anti-inflammatory effect on the lining of the nose so it is important not to inhale too deeply when you spray the nasal spray as you want it to work locally in your nose and your nose hairs will move the nasal spray gently along your entire nasal mucosa without the need for a big sniff which risks the product simply going down the back of your throat where it won't help your hayfever!
Active Ingredient
Each spray of Nasacort Allergy Nasal Spray contains 55 micrograms of triamcinolone acetinonide
