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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 corticosteroid that works
directly on nasal tissue to reduce swelling
and inflammation. The medication is used to
treat itching, runny nose, postnasal drip,
nasal congestion and sneezing in people with
a history of 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 show you how to use
the pump and nasal adapter. Shake gently
before each use. Before using the medication
for the first time, the unit must be
"primed" with 3 to 4 pumps of the
spray. Use this medication exactly as
prescribed. Do not use more than two sprays
in each nostril daily. It may take a few
days before the benefits of the medication
are noticed. If no improvement occurs after
several days, notify your doctor.
Side Effects
The more common side effects are nose
bleeding, blood in nasal mucus, or nasal
burning or irritation. Less common or rare
occurrences are headache, sneezing, runny
nose, nasal dryness, congestion, or stomach
upset. If these effects continue or become
bothersome, inform your doctor. Long-term
use of nasal steroids may cause fungal
infections of the nose or throat. Inform
your doctor if you develop an infection. The
medication may be discontinued while the
infection is treated. Very unlikely to occur
but report: vision problems, headache,
increased thirst or urination, unusual
weakness, weight loss, nausea, dizziness. In
the very unlikely event you have an allergic
reaction to this drug, seek immediate
medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include: rash, itching, swelling,
dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history,
especially of: any allergies, eye problems
(glaucoma), infections, recent nasal
surgery, nasal sores. If you are prescribed
doses higher than those usually recommended,
avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles. If
you do become exposed, notify your doctor
promptly. 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. This medication should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. It is not known if this drug is
excreted into breast milk. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is
advised in children as this drug may affect
growth patterns. Consult child's doctor.
Avoid use in children under 4.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all other prescription
or nonprescription medicines you use,
especially of: other nasal products (such as
cold products), other corticosteroids (e.g.,
prednisone), antibiotics. 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
Do not share this medication with others.
Watering or itching eyes often associated
with allergies are not significantly
relieved by this medication. Inform all your
doctors you use (or have used) this
medication.
Missed Dose
Use the missed dose as soon as remembered
unless it is almost time for the next dose.
If so, skip the missed dose and resume your
regular dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the doses to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature and keep away from
moisture and sunlight.
Medical Alert
Your condition can cause complications in a
medical emergency. For enrollment
information call MedicAlert at
1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507
(Canada).
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