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Usage: Nasacort is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Nasacort nasal is used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever.
Directions: Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Before each use, gently blow your nose to clear your nostrils. Shake the medicine well just before using it. To use Nasacort nasal inhaler: Remove the protective cap from the nasal inhaler. Hold the inhaler between your thumb and forefinger, tilt your head back slightly, and insert the inhaler into one nostril while holding the other nostril closed with one finger. Press down on the canister to release the spray and inhale gently at the same time. Hold your breath for a few seconds, then breathe out slowly through the mouth. Replace the white protective inhaler cap. Clean your inhaler weekly by removing the medicine canister and the protective cap, and rinsing the inhaler thoroughly with warm water. Do not use soap. Allow the inhaler to dry completely before replacing the cap and canister. Throw away the nasal inhaler after 100 sprays, even if there is still medicine left in the canister. To use Nasacort nasal spray: Before using the spray for the first time, prime the spray pump by spraying the medicine into the air and away from your face, until a fine mist appears. Prime the spray pump any time you have not used your nasal spray for longer than 14 days. Hold the nasal spray with the tip pointed into one nostril but not far into your nose. Bend your head forward to aim the spray toward the back of your nose. Hold your other nostril closed with one finger. Pump the spray unit and sniff gently at the same time. Throw away the nasal spray after 120 sprays, even if there is still medicine left in the bottle. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after using this medication. It may take up to a week of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment, or if they get worse any time during treatment. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using a steroid medicine after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using Nasacort suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Store Nasacort nasal at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the cover and clip on the nasal spray pump unit when not in use. Keep the protective cap on the nasal inhaler when not in use.
Side Effects: Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: weakness, tired feeling, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss; fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as: stinging, burning, or bleeding in your nose; sneezing after use of the medicine; sore throat, cough, stuffy nose; watery eyes; headache; nausea, vomiting; ear pain, hearing problems; or an unpleasant taste or smell. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Precautions: Nasacort nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medicine.
Drug Interactions: There may be other drugs that can affect Nasacort nasal. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
If You Take Too Much: Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
An overdose of Nasacort nasal is not likely to produce life-threatening symptoms.
Missed Dose: Use the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Storage: Store Nasacort nasal at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the cover and clip on the nasal spray pump unit when not in use. Keep the protective cap on the nasal inhaler when not in use.
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