Nasacort

Nasacort is a medicine for adult and pediatric nasal use, belonging to the class of corticosteroids used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. The active ingredient in Nasacort is triamcinolone acetonide which works by reducing nasal allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching and nasal discharge.

Nasacort is produced by the Sanofi-Aventis laboratory.

Nasacort indications

Nasacort is indicated for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 4 years and over.

Nasacort Price

The Nasacort price varies between 46 and 60 reais.

How to use Nasacort

How to use Nasacort can be:

• Adults and children over 12 years old: Initially apply 2 sprays in each nostril, once a day. Once the symptoms are controlled, maintenance treatment can be applied by applying 1 spray to each nostril, once a day. Children aged 4 to 12 years: The recommended dose is 1 spray in each nostril, once a day. If there is no improvement in symptoms, a dose of 2 spays can be applied to each nostril, once a day. Once the symptoms are controlled, maintenance treatment can be applied by applying 1 spray to each nostril, once a day.

The method of use must be applied according to the doctor's indication.

Nasacort side effects

The side effects of Nasacort are very rare and mainly involve the nasal mucosa and throat. Possible side effects may be: rhinitis, headache, pharyngitis, nasal irritation, nasal congestion, sneezing, bleeding from the nose and dry nasal mucosa.

Contraindications for Nasacort

Nasacort is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula.

Because it contains a corticosteroid, the preparation is contraindicated in the presence of fungal, viral or bacterial infections of the mouth or throat. Pregnancy, risk D. It should also not be used in breastfeeding women.