Budesonide Nasal Spray
- Used to treat and prevent the symptoms of allergies
- Contains the active ingredient budesonide
- Once or twice daily, depending on how you choose to use it
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Budesonide Nasal Spray is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of allergies. It can be used for hay fever, chronic rhinitis and nasal polyps.
How Budesonide Nasal Spray works
Budesonide Nasal Spray contains the active ingredient budesonide. Budesonide is a synthetic corticosteroid.
Corticosteroids are a group of medicines that help to fight inflammation.
Directions
Always use Budesonide Nasal Spray exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Allergic rhinitis
The recommended starting dose is 4 sprays a day. You can use this medicine once daily by applying 2 sprays in each nostril in the morning. You can also choose to use it twice daily by applying 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and evening.
You should use the spray for up to 14 days before you expect your symptoms to start.
Nasal polyps
The recommended starting dose is 4 sprays a day. You can use this medicine once daily by applying 2 sprays in each nostril in the morning. You can also choose to use it twice daily by applying one 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and evening.
Once the symptoms start to ease, the lowest possible dose of this medication should be used. Using more than 4 sprays of this medication will not make it work any better.
It takes 7-14 days for this medicine to work. After this time period, your dose may be lowered. You must use this treatment regularly or it will not work properly.
How to use
Gently blow your nose and ensure that your nostrils are clean before using this product. Shake the bottle and remove the protective cap. If it is your first time using the spray, you must prime the bottle. To prime the bottle, pump the nostril up and down several times until you see even mist.
Once you are ready to use the spray, insert the tip of the nozzle into your nostril and spray. You don’t need to breathe in as you spray. Repeat the process in the other nostril.
When you have finished with the spray, wipe the nozzle clean with a tissue and replace the protective cap.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Budesonide Nasal Spray may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
- Sneezing
- Dry nose
- Stinging in your nose
- Bloody discharge from your nose
- Nosebleeds
For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
Warnings
Budesonide Nasal Spray may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this medicine if:
- You have any ulcers in your nose
- You have infectious blisters (e.g. a cold sore) on your lips, in your nose or around your eyes
- You suffer from nosebleeds
- You have had an operation on your nose or have sustained a nose injury that has not fully healed
- You have a bacterial, viral or fungal infection of your nose
- You have problems with your liver
- You have problems with your adrenal function
- You have an infection of the airways or lung tuberculosis
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using Budesonide Nasal Spray.
You must inform your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Ketoconazole, which is used to treat fungal infections such as thrush
- Troleandomycin, which is used to treat bacterial infections
- Itraconazole, which is used to treat fungal infections
- Ciclosporin, which is an immune suppression medicine
- Ethinylestradiol, which is used for contraception
Some medications might increase the concentration of budesonide in your body. You might be monitored if you are taking medicine for HIV such as ritonavir or cobicistat.
Age restrictions
Budesonide Nasal Spray is not suitable for children under 6 years old. However, we are only able to prescribe products from our clinic to those aged 18 years and over.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
You should not use this spray if you are pregnant unless you have been advised to do so by your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
This medication can cause blurred vision. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.
Storage information
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Do not freeze this medication.
Discard the open bottle with any remaining solution after 5 months.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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