Triamcinolone nasal

Generic name: Triamcinolone (nasal)
Dosage form: nasal spray (55 mcg/inh)
Drug class: Nasal steroids

Usage of Triamcinolone nasal

Triamcinolone nasal (for the nose) is a steroid medicine used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever.

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

Triamcinolone 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.

Triamcinolone may cause serious side effects. 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 nasal can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using triamcinolone.

Less serious 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 Triamcinolone nasal

You should not use triamcinolone 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.

Triamcinolone nasal should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.

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How to use Triamcinolone nasal

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

Initial dose: 220 mcg (2 sprays) in each nostril once a day, until symptoms improveMaintenance dose: 110 mcg (1 spray) in each nostril once a day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

2 to under 6 years old: 110 mcg (1 spray) into each nostril once a day6 to under 12 years old: 110 mcg (1 spray) in each nostril once a day-If symptoms do not improve, may increase to 220 mcg (2 sprays) in each nostril once a day; reduce to one spray when symptoms improve.12 years and older: Initial dose: 220 mcg (2 sprays) in each nostril once a day, until symptoms improveMaintenance dose: 110 mcg (1 spray) in each nostril once a dayComments:-Some products are not approved for pediatric use; the manufacturer product information should be consulted.-Adults should supervise use in children.-Do not use for more than 2 months a year as growth rate may be slowed.

Warnings

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 Triamcinolone nasal

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using triamcinolone with any other medications, especially:

steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash.

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

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