Nasacort Allergy Nasal Spray 30 Doses

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 used to treat the signs of an allergy of the nose (called `seasonal allergic rhinitis') and is given as a spray in the nose.

Signs of an allergy of the nose 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 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 takes 3 to 4 days.

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Nasacort Allergy Directions:

Always use Nasacort Allergy exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. You should 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.

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 every day for longer than three months without consulting your doctor.

This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.

How to use the spray:

Before using your nasal spray, blow your nose gently to clear your nostrils.

1. Preparing the bottle, remove the blue cover by pulling upwards, pull off the blue plastic clip, shake the bottle gently before use
2. If you are using the spray for the first time, hold the bottle upright, point the spray away from you while doing this. Fill the pump with spray by pressing the nozzle downwards - this is called priming. Press and release it 5 times. Do this until a fine spray is produced. The spray is now ready to use
3. Using the spray, close one nostril with your finger.  Hold the bottle upright and put the nozzle into the other nostril as far as is comfortable. Breathe in gently through your nose with your mouth closed. While you are doing this, press the nozzle to deliver one spray.
4. Then breathe out through your mouth.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you have to spray again in the same nostril and for the other nostril
6. After using the spray. To keep the spray nozzle clean, wipe it carefully with a clean tissue or handkerchief after each use Press the blue plastic clip back into place to stop accidental release of the spray Replace the blue cover over the nozzle

If the nasal spray has not been used for more than 2 weeks: It needs to be primed again, to fill the nozzle with the spray The nozzle should be pointed away from you while you are doing this To prime, spray into the air once before use.

Always shake the bottle gently before use.

Cleaning the spray:

If the spray does not work, the nozzle may be blocked. Never try to unblock it or enlarge the tiny spray hole with a pin or other sharp objects. This is because it can stop the spray from working.

The nasal spray should be cleaned at least once a week. It can be cleaned more often if it gets blocked.

Instructions for cleaning the spray:

1. Remove the blue cover
2. Gently pull off the spray nozzle only
3. Soak the blue cover and spray nozzle in warm water for a few minutes
4. Rinse under the cold running tap water
5. Shake or tap to remove any water that is left
6. Allow to dry in the air
7. Re-fit the spray nozzle
8. Prime the nasal spray until a fine mist is formed
9. Use as normal

If you use more Nasacort Allergy than you should: An overdose is unlikely to cause problems, however, if you have taken the entire contents of the bottle by mouth you may have stomach or gut discomfort. Talk to a doctor if you use more Nasacort Allergy than you should.

If you forget to use Nasacort Allergy: If you have forgotten to use Nasacort Allergy, use it as soon as you remember. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop using Nasacort Allergy: If you stop using this medicine, your symptoms may return within a few days.

Nasacort Allergy should be used 1 month after first opening the bottle

Nasacort Allergy contains active substance:

• triamcinolone acetonide

The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, polysorbate 80, purified water, anhydrous glucose, benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment).

What Nasacort Allergy looks like and contents of the pack

Nasacort Allergy is a nasal spray suspension. It comes in a white plastic bottle which has a pump to spray Nasacort Allergy into your nostril through the spray nozzle. The bottle has a protective blue cover to keep the nozzle clean and a blue plastic clip to stop it from spraying accidentally.

This one spray bottle holds at least 30 sprays (6.5g of suspension which contains 3.575 mg triamcinolone acetonide).

Before using Nasacort Allergy

Do not use Nasacort Allergy if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to triamcinolone acetonide or any of the other ingredients of Nasacort Allergy.

Signs of an allergic reaction to Nasacort Allergy include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.

Take special care with Nasacort Allergy

• Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using your medicine if:
• You have any infection of the nose or throat that is not treated. If you get a fungal infection while using Nasacort Allergy, 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.
• If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Operations or times of stress

Your doctor may advise you to take a higher than normal dose of this medicine for medical reasons. If your dose is increased, tell your doctor if you are going to have an operation or are feeling unwell. This is because higher than normal doses of this medicine can lower your body's ability to heal or cope with stress. If this happens, your doctor may decide you need further treatment with another medicine to help.

Using other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Nasacort Allergy can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Nasacort Allergy works.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast feeding you should not use this medicine unless your doctor has advised you that the benefits of using it are higher than the possible risk to your baby.

Driving and using machines

Nasacort Allergy has no known effect on your ability to drive or use tools or machines.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Nasacort Allergy

Nasacort Allergy contains benzalkonium chloride which is an irritant and may cause skin reactions.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Nasacort Allergy can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop using and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if: you have an allergic reaction to Nasacort Allergy. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of the following side effects:

• Runny nose, headache and sore throat
• Nosebleeds
• Irritation and dryness on the inside of your nose
• Sinuses become congested or blocked
• Sneezing

In some people, Nasacort Allergy can cause damage to the middle part of the inside of the nose (called `nasal septum'). Discuss any worries you may have about this with your doctor or pharmacist.