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Nasacort Allergy Nasal Spray
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
NASACORT®
Allergy Nasal Spray 55 micrograms/dose, nasal spray suspension
Triamcinolone acetonide
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine, because it contains important information for you
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Nasacort Allergy carefully to get the best results from it.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Nasacort Allergy is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Nasacort Allergy
3. How to use Nasacort Allergy
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Nasacort Allergy
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Nasacort Allergy is and what it is used for
Nasacort Allergy Nasal Spray (called Nasacort Allergy throughout this leaflet) contains a medicine called triamcinolone acetonide. This belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids which means it is a type of steroid. It is given as a spray in the nose to treat the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Nasal symptoms of allergy include sneezing, itching, and having a blocked, stuffy or runny nose. This type of allergy, such as hay fever, can be caused by different pollens in different seasons of the year. This is called ‘seasonal allergic rhinitis’.
This medicine only works if used on a regular basis and may not help your symptoms straight away. It helps some people within the first day of treatment, however, for other people it may take 3 to 4 days to feel a relief.
2. What you need to know before you use Nasacort Allergy
Do not use Nasacort Allergy if:
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Nasacort Allergy:
Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Operations or times of stress
Your doctor may advise you to take a higher than normal dose of this medicine for medical reasons. If your dose is increased, tell your doctor if you are going to have an operation or are feeling unwell. This is because higher than normal doses of this medicine can lower your body’s ability to heal or cope with stress. If this happens, your doctor may decide you need further treatment with another medicine to help.
Other medicines and Nasacort Allergy
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Nasacort Allergy can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Nasacort Allergy works.
Some medicines may increase the effects of Nasacort Allergy and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat)
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast feeding you should not use this medicine unless your doctor has advised you that the benefits of using it are higher than the possible risk to your baby.
Driving and using machines
Nasacort Allergy has no known effect on your ability to drive or use tools or machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Nasacort Allergy
Nasacort Allergy contains 15 micrograms benzalkonium chloride in each spray.
Benzalkonium chloride may cause irritation or swelling inside the nose, especially if used for a long time.
3. How to use Nasacort Allergy
Always use Nasacort Allergy exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The medicine only works if it is used regularly. It can take 3 to 4 days before you notice your symptoms getting better.
How much Nasacort Allergy to use
Adults (18 years and over)
Children or adolescents under 18 years
This medicine is not recommended for children or adolecents under 18 years of age.
How to use the spray
Before using your nasal spray, blow your nose gently to clear your nostrils.
1. Preparing the bottle
2. If you are using the spray for the first time
3. Using the spray
4. Then breathe out through your mouth
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you have to spray again in the same nostril and for the other nostril
6. After using the spray
If the nasal spray has not been used for more than 2 weeks:
Cleaning the spray
If the spray does not work, the nozzle may be blocked. Never try to unblock it or enlarge the tiny spray hole with a pin or other sharp objects. This is because it can stop the spray from working.
The nasal spray should be cleaned at least once a week. It can be cleaned more often if it gets blocked.
Instructions for cleaning the spray:
1. Remove the cap
2. Gently pull off the spray nozzle only
3. Soak the cap and spray nozzle in warm water for a few minutes
4. Rinse under the cold running tap water
5. Shake or tap to remove any water that is left
6. Allow to dry in the air
7. Re-fit the spray nozzle
8. Prime the nasal spray until a fine mist is formed
9. Use as normal
If you use more Nasacort Allergy than you should
It is important that you take your dose as stated on the pharmacist's label or as advised by your doctor. You should use only as much as your doctor recommends; using more or less may make your symptoms worse.
An overdose is unlikely to cause problems, however, if you have taken the entire contents of the bottle by mouth you may have stomach or gut discomfort. Talk to a doctor if you use more Nasacort Allergy than you should.
If you forget to use Nasacort Allergy
If you have forgotten to use Nasacort Allergy, use it as soon as you remember. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using Nasacort Allergy
If you stop using this medicine, your symptoms may return within a few days.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Nasacort Allergy can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using Nasacort Allergy and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of the following side effects. Also tell them if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Common side effects (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)
Other side effects (frequency not known)
In some people, Nasacort Allergy can cause damage to the middle part of the inside of the nose (called ‘nasal septum’). Discuss any worries you may have about this with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
United Kingdom
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Malta
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Nasacort Allergy
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Nasacort Allergy contains
The active substance is triamcinolone acetonide. Each spray delivers 55 micrograms triamcinolone acetonide.
The other ingredients are:
What Nasacort Allergy looks like and contents of the pack
Nasacort Allergy is a nasal spray suspension. It comes in a white plastic bottle which has a pump to spray Nasacort Allergy into your nostril through the spray nozzle. The bottle has a protective cap to keep the nozzle clean and to stop it from spraying accidentally.
This one spray bottle holds at least 30 sprays (6.5g of suspension which contains 3.575 mg triamcinolone acetonide).
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Manufacturer:
This leaflet does not contain all of the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet was last revised in October 2018
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