Drug Uses

Nasacort is used to treat stuffy or runny nose due to allergies. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other condtions as well.

General Information

This database does not contain every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your health care provider. This information is for educational purposes only.

How Drug Works

Triamcinolone works by decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the nasal passages caused by allergens.

How Taken

This medicine is used in the nose. Shake the well before using. Discard the medicine within 6 months after removing from the foil pouch. Follow your doctors directions for using this medicine.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects that this medicine may cause include: sore throat hoarseness bad taste nausea nasal irritation dryness bleeding coughing If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact your health care provider.

Warnings/Precautions

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. Avoid anyone who has chicken pox or measles while taking this medicine. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose of this medicine. Do NOT use this medicine for other nasal conditions without talking to your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine may affect growth rates in chidren. Talk to your doctor for more information.

Overdose

For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

Drug Interactions

There are no serious documented drug interactions with this medicine. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications either by prescription or over-the-counter.

Missed Dose

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Pregnancy/Nursing

If you are planning to become preganant or want to breast-feed, talk to your doctor first to discuss the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. For breast-feeding mothers, it is NOT known if this medicine is excreted in the breast milk. Do NOT use if you are nursing until you have talked with your doctor, or pediatrician.

More Information

For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.

Disclaimer

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