What ingredients are in Nasacort?
NASACORT AQ Nasal Spray is a metered-dose pump spray containing the active ingredient triamcinolone acetonide. Each actuation delivers 55 mcg triamcinolone acetonide from the nasal actuator after an initial priming of 5 sprays. Each 16.5 gram bottle (120 actuations) contains 9.075 mg of triamcinolone acetonide.
Does Nasacort have a generic?
Nasacort AQ (triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray is a nasal (for the nose) steroid used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever. Nasacort AQ is available in generic form.
Can you overdose on Nasacort?
An overdose of Nasacort Allergy 24HR is not expected to produce life threatening symptoms.
Is generic Flonase just as good?
Yes. Flonase (fluticasone), Nasacort Allergy (triamcinolone), and Nasonex (mometasone) nasal sprays are all good options. Flonase and Nasonex are both available as generics, but generic Flonase is cheaper.
What is the generic name for Nasacort AQ?
Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal Spray, a generic version of Nasacort AQ (sanofi aventis), indicated for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, has been made available by Teva. For more information call (888) 838-2872.
Is it OK to take Nasacort twice a day?
In adults, the usual dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once or twice a day or as directed by your doctor. In children, the usual dose is 1 to 2 sprays in each nostril once daily or as directed by the doctor. Avoid spraying this medication in your eyes or mouth. Gently blow your nose before using this drug.
How do I use Nasacort?
NASACORT is for nasal use only. It is important to shake the bottle gently before each use. Each actuation delivers 55 micrograms triamcinolone acetonide from the nose piece to the patient (estimated from in vitro testing) after an initial priming of 5 sprays until a fine mist is achieved. NASACORT will remain adequately primed for 2 weeks.
What is the age limit for Nasacort?
Children 6 through 11 years of age. Nasacort Nasal Inhaler is not recommended for children below 6 years of age since adequate numbers of patients have not been studied in this age group.
How long does it take for Nasacort nasal spray to work?
If improvement is not evident after 2 to 3 weeks, the patient should be re-evaluated. (See INDIVIDUALIZATION OF DOSAGE section). The recommended starting dose of Nasacort Nasal Inhaler is 220 mcg per day given as two sprays (55 mcg/spray) in each nostril once a day.
What is the recommended dosage for Nasacort nasal inhaler?
Children 6 through 11 years of age. The recommended starting dose of Nasacort Nasal Inhaler is 220 mcg per day given as two sprays (55 mcg/spray) in each nostril once a day. Once the maximal effect has been achieved, it is always desirable to titrate the patient to the minimum effective dose. Nasacort Nasal Inhaler is not recommended…
