Nasacort Allergy 24HR Nasal Spray

Generic name: Triamcinolone (nasal)
Brand names: Nasacort Allergy 24HR
Drug class: Nasal steroids

Usage of Nasacort Allergy 24HR Nasal Spray

Nasacort Allergy 24HR Nasal Spray contains triamcinolone, a corticosteroid medicine that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Nasacort Allergy 24HR is used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever.

Nasacort Allergy 24HR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Nasacort Allergy 24HR Nasal Spray side effects

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

Call your doctor at once if you have:

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

nosebleeds; or

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights.

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

Less serious Nasacort side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

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 Nasacort Allergy 24HR Nasal Spray

You should not use Nasacort Allergy 24HR if you are allergic to triamcinolone.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

an eye infection;

glaucoma or cataracts;

ulcers in your nose; or

surgery or injury to your nose.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Nasacort Allergy 24HR should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.

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How to use Nasacort Allergy 24HR Nasal Spray

Usual Adult Dose of Nasacort Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis:

Nasal aerosol: 2 actuations in each nostril once a day; may increase after 4 to 7 days up to 4 actuations in each nostril once a day, or 2 actuations in each nostril twice daily, or 1 actuation in each nostril 4 times a day. Nasal spray: 2 sprays in each nostril once a day; titrate to lowest effective dose after symptoms are controlled. Usual maintenance dose is 1 spray in each nostril once a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose of Nasacort Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis:

Nasal spray: 2 years to 5 years: 1 spray in each nostril once a day; 6 years to 11 years: 1 spray in each nostril once a day; maximum dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once a day, titrate to lowest effective dose after symptoms are controlled. 12 years or older: 2 sprays in each nostril once a day; titrate to lowest effective dose after symptoms are controlled. Usual maintenance dose is 1 spray in each nostril once a day.

Warnings

Nasacort Allergy 24HR should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Nasacort Allergy 24HR Nasal Spray

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Nasacort Allergy 24HR with any other medications, especially:

steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with triamcinolone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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