Nasacort Allergy

Description

Nasacort Allergy

Nasacort Allergy is a once daily nasal spray treatment used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis or hayfever.  These symptoms include nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and itchy nose.

Who can use this medicine

This medicine is suitable for adults aged 18 and over.

Ingredients

Each spray contains 55mcg of triamcinolone acetonide as the active medicine.  Other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, polysorbate 80, purified water, glucose, benzalkonium chloride and disodium edetate.  It also contains either hydrochoric acid or sodium hydroxide as a pH adjuster.

How to use

Inhale two sprays into each nostril once daily.  Once symptoms improve use one spray in each nostril once daily.  Relief is usually seen on day 1 but it may take a little longer in some patients.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Nasacort Allergy include headache, runny nose, sore throat and nosebleeds.  Please refer to the product packaging for a full list of side effects.

When not to use

Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breast feeding; if you have recently used steroid tablets or a steroid injection; if you have had recent nose surgery or a nose injury; or if symptoms haven’t improved after using for 14 days.

Storage

Do not store above 25ºC.  Discard one month after opening.  Remember to return all unwanted or date expired medicines to your pharmacy for safe disposal.

Further information

For further information please see the product packaging.  You can also find out more information about Nasacort Allergy here.

Important Information for Ordering

This product is a licensed medicine.  If you order it we will need to get some further information to make sure that this medicine is safe and appropriate for you to use.  You will receive an email from us which will allow you to answer some questions.  Your answers will be reviewed by one of our pharmacists.  If everything is in order, we will ship dispatch your order.  We will contact you if there is a problem.