Nasacort
AQ Nasal Spray is non-drowsy and non-habit-forming.
It's for adults and hcildren as young as 6 years
and must be used daily for the best results. Maximum
relief may take up to one week. Nasacort AQ has
a low incidence of side effects that may include
sore throat, nosebleed, and cough. Available by
prescription only.
Nasacort AQ
(1 bottle)
$129.00
Nasacort AQ (2 bottle)
$199.00
NASACORT DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before
using this drug.
USES: This is a nasal steroid
that works directly on nasal tissue to reduce swelling and
inflammation. It is used to treat nasal itching, runny nose,
postnasal drip, nasal congestion and sneezing associated with
allergic rhinitis.
HOW TO USE: To get the most
benefit from this medication, make sure you understand how
to use the nasal spray properly. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
to demonstrate the correct way to use a nasal spray. Shake
well before using. The medication must reach the nasal tissue
to be effective. Therefore, blow your nose to clear the nasal
passage before using the medication. If passages are blocked,
a nasal decongestant may be used first (for a maximum of 3
to 5 days) to open the passages allowing proper penetration
of the medication. Be sure to aim spray away from the middle
of the nose, that is, away from the nasal septum and toward
the inflamed areas inside the nasal passages. Use this medication
exactly as prescribed. It must be used routinely to be effective.
Do not increase your dose or use this more frequently than
directed without your doctor's approval. It may take a few
days before the benefits of the medication are noticed. If
after 2 to 3 weeks no improvement in symptoms is noticed,
consult your doctor. Use this medication with caution if sores
or injuries are present in the nasal passages.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication
may cause irritation, stinging, burning, or dryness of the
nasal passages. Sneezing, nosebleed, headache, lightheadedness,
loss of taste, throat irritation or nausea may also occur.
If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your
doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: persistent nose or throat
irritation/soreness, white patchy areas. Very unlikely but
report promptly: broken or damaged nasal membranes, unusual
weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness,
vision changes. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication
should be used with caution if the following medical conditions
exist: glaucoma, herpes-type infection of the eye, infection,
recent nasal surgery or existing nasal sores, liver disease,
tuberculosis, underactive thyroid, allergies to corticosteroids.
Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will
be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable
consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment.
This is especially true for children and for those who have
used this for an extended period if they also have serious
medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries.
This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping
use of this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more
details. Caution is advised in children as this drug may affect
growth patterns. Consult child's doctor. This medication should
be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if
this form of triamcinolone is excreted into breast milk. Other
dosage forms of triamcinolone are excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your
doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication
you use, especially of: other nasal products. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.
NOTES: If no improvement
in your symptoms is noted after 3 weeks of using this medication,
notify your doctor. Another medication may be needed or the
dose may need adjusting. Inform all your doctors you use,
or have used, this medication. Watering or itching eyes often
associated with allergies are not significantly relieved by
this medication. Each canister contains approximately 100-120
sprays.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss
a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is
almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose
and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature
away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid freezing.
