 is a prescription medication used to treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms. Rhinocort Aqua helps reduce the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the lining of the nose), such as stuffy nose, runny nose, itching and sneezing. Rhinocort Aqua belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling in the lining of your nose.This medication comes in the form of a nasal spray. It is sprayed into the nose, usually... "Pin It")
Rhinocort Aqua Overview
Rhinocort Aqua (generic: budesonide) is a prescription medication used to treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms. Rhinocort Aqua helps reduce the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the lining of the nose), such as stuffy nose, runny nose, itching and sneezing. Rhinocort Aqua belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling in the lining of your nose.
This medication comes in the form of a nasal spray. It is sprayed into the nose, usually once or twice daily.
Common side effects of Rhinocort Aqua are nose bleed, sore throat, and cough.
Rhinocort Aqua is a prescription medication used to treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms. Symptoms include runny or stuffy nose, and itching or sneezing.
Uses of Rhinocort Aqua
Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used to treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms in adults and children 6 years of age and older. It helps reduce the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the lining of the nose), such as stuffy nose, runny nose, itching and sneezing.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Rhinocort Aqua
Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray may cause serious side effects including:
hole in the cartilage inside the nose (nasal septal perforation). Tell your healthcare provider if you have a whistling sound from your nose when you breathe.
slow wound healing. You should not use Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray until your nose has healed if you have a sore in your nose, if you have had surgery on your nose, or if your nose has been injured.
fungal infection in your nose.
- allergic reactions. Tell your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you have:
- skin rash, redness or swelling
- severe itching
- swelling of the face, mouth and tongue
immune system problems that may increase your risk of infections. You are more likely to get infections if you take medicines that weaken your body’s ability to fight infections. Avoid contact with people who have contagious diseases such as chicken pox or measles while using Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray. Symptoms of infection may include fever, pain, aches, chills, feeling tired, nausea and vomiting.
adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not make enough steroid hormones. Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency may include tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting and low blood pressure.
slowed or delayed growth in children. A child’s growth should be checked regularly while using Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray.
eye problems, such as glaucoma and cataracts. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a change in vision or have a history of increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and/or cataracts.
Call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you have symptoms of any of the serious side effects listed above.
The most common side effects of Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray include:
nose bleeds
sore throat
breathing difficulties such as wheezing, or chest tightening
cough
irritation of your nose
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Rhinocort Aqua Interactions
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.rt Aqua Nasal Spray may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray works. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- ketoconazole
- ritonavir
- atazanavir
- clarithromycin
- indinavir
- itraconazole
- nefazodone
- nelfinavir
- saquinavir
- telithromycin
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
Rhinocort Aqua Precautions
Do not use Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray if you are allergic to budesonide or any of the ingredients in Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray.
Rhinocort Aqua Food Interactions
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of Rhinocort Aqua there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving Rhinocort Aqua.
Inform MD
Before you use Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray, tell your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you:
have recently been around anyone with chicken pox or measles
have liver problems
have any untreated infections
have ever had an infection called tuberculosis
have an eye infection
have recently had surgery or an injury to your nose
have any other medical conditions
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Rhinocort Aqua and Pregnancy
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
Rhinocort Aqua and Lactation
Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray.
Rhinocort Aqua Usage
- Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray is for use in your nose only. Do not spray it in your eyes or mouth.
Use Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
It is very important that you use Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray regularly. Do not stop using Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray or change your dose without talking to your healthcare provider, even if you are feeling better.
Talk to your healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve after taking Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray for 2 weeks or if your symptoms get worse.
An adult should help a young child use this medicine.
See the Patient Instructions for Use in the leaflet that comes with this medication for complete information on how to use Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray.
Forms of Rhinocort Aqua
Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray 32 mcg is available in a bottle with a metered-dose pump spray providing 120 metered sprays. Net fill weight 8.6 g. The bottle should be discarded after 120 sprays. Each spray delivers 32 mcg of the active ingredient.
Active ingredient: budesonide
Inactive ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, dextrose anhydrous, polysorbate 80, disodium edetate, potassium sorbate, purified water and hydrochloric acid.
Other Requirements
Store Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
Do not freeze Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray.
Protect Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray from light.
Do not use Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray after the labeled number of sprays have been used (does not include priming) or after the expiration date shown on the carton or bottle label.
Keep the green protective cap on Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray when not in use.
Keep Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray and all medications out of the reach of children.
