Nasacort AQ
Nasal Spray
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Show allAlcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nasacort AQ. Please consult your doctor. |
Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nasacort AQ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
Breastfeeding | CAUTION Nasacort AQ should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug i... View More |
Driving | SAFE Nasacort AQ does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nasacort AQ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nasacort AQ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Nasacort AQ is a steroid. It is used for treatment of wide variety of medical conditions such as allergic disorders, severe allergic reactions, and rheu... View More
Uses of Nasacort AQ
- Allergic disorders
- Severe allergic reactions
- Rheumatic disorder
Side effects of Nasacort AQ
- Headache
- Infection
- Joint pain
How to use Nasacort AQ
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Nasacort AQ works
Nasacort AQ is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling... View More
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Nasacort AQ. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Nasacort AQ suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergic and inflammatory responses.
Administration
Before using for first time, prime pump by releasing 5 sprays into air away from face If not used for >2 weeks, repeat priming by releasing 1 spray i... View More
Adult Dose
Nasal Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Adult: The recommended starting dose is 220 mcg (4 sprays) into each nostril once daily. When ... View More
Child Dose
Nasal Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Children >12 years: Initially, 2 sprays (110 mcg) into each nostril once daily, maximum dose is ... View More
Contraindication
Triamcinolone Acetonide is contraindicated in patients with a sensitivity to the active or inactive ingredients. Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, v... View More
Mode of Action
Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby... View More
Precaution
Delay initiation of treatment in patients with recent nasal surgery, nasal trauma, nasal septum ulcers (until healing has occurred) Prolonged use may i... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Flu syndrome [children] (9%),Pharyngitis (5-8%),Headache [children] (6%),Bronchitis [children] (3%),Dyspepsia (3-5%),Tooth disorder [children] (3... View More
Interaction
No significant drug interaction has been reported.
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More