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Budesonide - nasal liquid spray

(byou-dess-oh-nide)

common brand names: Rhinocort Aqua

Warning: If you have switched from an oral corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone tablets) to this inhaler within past 12 months, your body may not produce enough natural steroids. You may need to start taking additional corticosteroids, especially if your body is stressed due to major infections such as stomach infections (gastroenteritis), surgery, or injury. Deaths have occurred during such stresses, due to low steroid levels. Consult you're pharmacist or physician now for specific advice regarding stress situations. You may need to carry a supply of corticosteroid tablets as precaution. Routine blood tests may be performed (e.g., morning cortisol levels). Seek immeditial doctor attention if you experience any of the following signs of low steroid levels: unusual weakness, sudden weight loss, vomiting, fainting or severe dizziness. Carry warning card or medical ID bracelet that identifies you're need for oral corticosteroids during times about stress as noted.

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Rhinocort Aqua Usage: it is an anti-inflammatory medication (corticosteroid) which acts in nose to reduce congestion. It's used to treat stuffy nose caused by allergies. it is also used to prevent and treat nasal polyps.

How to use Rhinocort Aqua: it medication is usually used 1 time or twice day as directed. do not increase your dose, use this more frequently or stop using it pill without 1'st consulting your doctor. it drug is for use in nose. a health care professional should instruct you on proper use of nasal spray. for best results, follow instructions closely. To use the nasal spray, shake bottle then remove the protective cap from nose piece. the first time the spray is used, pump must be 'primed' by pushing down on collar three to 10 times using your index & middle fingers until fine spray appears. this may be necessary to prime pump 1 or twice before using if this is not used daily. Before using, gently blow your nose to clear the nasal passages to ensure that the drug reaches deep into the nose. Tilt your head forward, close one nostril with finger & gently insert the tip of the nose piece into other nostril. Press down on the collar to deliver spray & gently breathe in through the nostril then out through mouth. Repeat this since other nostril. (If you using another type of nasal spray in the same nostril, wait minute between sprays.) After each use, clean nosepiece & the cap in warm water.

Rhinocort Aqua side effects: Dry or irritated nose or throat, sneezing, dizziness or headache may occur as youre body adjusts to drug. bad taste in mouth may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Rinse some your mouth after each use if this causes a strange taste in you're mouth. Notify your physician if you develop: rash, sore throat, fever, repeated nasal bleeding, sores in the nose, swelling of the face, wheezing, breathing trouble, behavioral changes (especially in in children), green or yellow-colored nasal secretions. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness, vision changes. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your doctor or pharmacist.

Rhinocort Aqua Precautions: Tell your pharmacist you're medical history, especially of: thyroid problems, liver disease, infection, recent nasal surgery or trauma, allergies (especially pill allergies). Though very unlikely, It's possible this medication will be absorbed into youre bloodstream. this may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. this is especially true since children & for those who have used it for an extended period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. it precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Consult your healthcare professional or healthcare professional for more following text. 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 risks and benefits with your doctor. Based on next details for similar drugs, budesonide may pass into breast milk. Therefore, consult youre doctor before breast-feeding.

Rhinocort Aqua drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: oral corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, every allergy medications. do not start or stop any medicine with-out doctor or doctor approval.

Rhinocort Aqua Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Rhinocort Aqua special notes: it may take 2 to 3 days & up to two weeks before effects of this medication are seen. Maximum benefit results from regular use as prescribed. If no improvement is noted after 3 weeks of continued use, contact your doctor. If nasal passages are blocked, oral steroids or decongestants may be used to open passages before this medication is started. Inform all your healthcare professionals you use, or have used, this drug.

If you missed Rhinocort Aqua dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; don't use it if this is near time for the following dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Rhinocort Aqua Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 & 30 degrees) away from heat and light as directed. Keep out about reach about child. Keep container in upright position.

Active Ingredients : Budesonide

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