Ciclesonide nasal

Generic name: Ciclesonide Nasal
Drug class: Nasal steroids

Usage of Ciclesonide nasal

Ciclesonide (for the nose) is a steroid medicine used for the treatment of allergies.

Zetonna is used to treat nasal symptoms (congestion, sneezing, runny nose) caused by seasonal allergies and nasal symptoms caused by year-round allergies in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Omnaris is used to treat seasonal allergies in adults and children at least 6 years old and nasal symptoms caused by year-round allergies in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Ciclesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ciclesonide nasal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:

fever, chills, sore throat;

mouth sores, red or swollen gums;

pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding; or

chest discomfort, wheezing, dry cough or hack, rapid weight loss.

Side effects may occur if nasal steroid medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream. Tell your doctor if you have:

swelling, weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso);

thinning skin, stretch marks, acne, increased facial hair;

irregular menstrual periods, changes in sexual function; or

memory problems, feeling irritable.

Ciclesonide nasal may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

runny or bloody nose, crusting inside the nose, whistling sound when you breathe, nasal ulcers;

blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights;

signs of thrush (a fungal infection)--sores or white patches in your mouth or throat, trouble swallowing; or

decreased adrenal gland hormones--nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, feeling tired or light-headed, muscle or joint pain, skin discoloration, craving salty foods.

Common side effects of ciclesonide nasal may include:

headache, dizziness;

nosebleed, nasal irritation;

stuffy nose, sore throat; or

ear pain.

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.

Before taking Ciclesonide nasal

You should not use ciclesonide if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have:

asthma, tuberculosis, or other lung problems;

any type of infection caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites;

glaucoma, cataracts, or herpes infection of the eyes;

a sore inside your nose that has not yet healed;

a recent nose injury or surgery; or

not been vaccinated for or not had chickenpox or measles.

Steroids can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you had within the past several weeks.

It is not known if ciclesonide nasal will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using ciclesonide nasal.

Steroid medicine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

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How to use Ciclesonide nasal

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

Nasal spray (50 mcg/spray): 2 sprays in each nostril once a day (200 mcg)Maximum dose: 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril once a day)Nasal metered aerosol (37 mcg/actuation): 1 actuation in each nostril once a day (74 mcg)Maximum dose: 74 mcg per day (1 actuation in each nostril once a day)Use: Treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

Seasonal allergic rhinitis:6 years and older:-Nasal spray (50 mcg/spray): 2 sprays in each nostril once a day (200 mcg)Maximum dose: 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril once a day)Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis:12 years and older:-Nasal spray (50 mcg/spray): 2 sprays in each nostril once a day (200 mcg)Maximum dose: 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril once a day)-Nasal metered aerosol (37 mcg/actuation): 1 actuation in each nostril once a day (74 mcg)Maximum dose: 74 mcg per day (1 actuation in each nostril once a day)Use: Treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Ciclesonide nasal

Other drugs may affect ciclesonide nasal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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