Rhinocort Aqua 64 mcg 120 doses, 10 ml

Trade Name:

Rhinocort Aqua 64 mcg 120 doses

Nasal spray

10 ml

Composition:

Each dose contains:

Budesonide 64 mcg

Inactive ingredients: disodium edetate, potassium sorbate (E202), glucose

(anhydrous), microcrystalline cellulose (E460), carboxymethylcellulose s (E466), polysorbate 80 (E433), hydrochloric acid and purified water.

Properties:

Rhinocort Aqua contains a medicine called budesonide. This belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids.

Corticosteroids help to prevent inflammation.

Indications:

Rhinocort Aqua is used to treat the effects of allergies, such as hay fever, and inflammation inside the nose (rhinitis).

It can also stop these effects from coming on.

It is also used to treat small growths inside the nose (nasal polyps).

Dosage and administration:

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. -Allergies such as hay fever:

The recommended dose for adults and older people is two sprays of Rhinocort Aqua into each nostril in the morning. Alternatively, your doctor may ask you to take one spray of Rhinocort Aqua into each nostril every morning and evening.

This may be reduced by your doctor once your symptoms have improved. It is important to use Rhinocort Aqua regularly. Try to use it before you come into contact with whatever causes the allergy. 

-Nasal polyps:

The recommended dose is one spray of Rhinocort Aqua into each nostril every morning and evening.

Treatment for allergies such as hay fever and for nasal polyps can continue for up to 3 months.

-Use in children:

Rhinocort Aqua is not recommended for use in children.

-Shake the bottle and remove the protective cap.

-Hold the bottle upright. Pump the nozzle up and down several times (5 to 10 times), spraying into the air until you see an even mist.

-Blow your nose. Shake the bottle. 

Put the tip of the nozzle into your nostril. Spray once (or more if the doctor has told you to). Use the spray in the other nostril in the same way. 

-Note, you do not need to breathe in at the same time as you spray.

-Wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the protective cap. Store the bottle in an upright position.

-The priming effect remains for about 24 hours. If you leave a gap of more than a day before the next dose, you will need to prime the nozzle again. This time spray it into the air just once.

-If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time to take the next dose, wait until then. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Side effects:

-If any of the following happen to you, stop using Rhinocort Aqua and talk to  your doctor straight away:

Skin rash, itching, lumpy rash (hives), blistering of the skin. Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat (this may make it difficult to swallow). 

-Common:

Occasional sneezing, dry nose, or stinging in your nose. These can happen straight after using Rhinocort Aqua.

Slight bleeding from the nose.

-Rare:

Slowing of the rate of growth of children and adolescents. Corticosteroids can affect the normal production of steroid hormones in your body, particularly if you use high doses for a long time.

-Very rare:

Sore patches on the inside of the nose.

Perforation of the membrane separating the nostrils (the nasal septum).

Severe allergic reaction.

Contraindications:

Do not use Rhinocort Aqua:

-If you are allergic to budesonide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Rhinocort Aqua if:

-You have tuberculosis;

-You have a chest infection.

• Other medicines and Rhinocort Aqua:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines:

-medicines to treat fungal infections (such as itraconazole or ketoconazole).

-steroid tablets;

-estrogens and contraceptive steroids.

• Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:

-If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.

-If you get pregnant while using Rhinocort Aqua, talk to your doctor straight away.

• Driving and using machines

Rhinocort Aqua is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.

• Eye problems: If you have an allergy which is also causing eye problems, you may need to take another medicine as well.
• Long-term treatment: If you use Rhinocort Aqua every day for a long time, your doctor will need to have a regular check of the inside of your nose (the nasal mucosa).
• Children and adolescents: If a child or adolescent is prescribed Rhinocort Aqua and uses a high dose for a long time, the doctor will need to check how well they are growing.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or label. 

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C

Do not freeze or store in the fridge.

Store the bottle in an upright position.

Use within 2 months of opening the bottle.

Package:

Carton box holds a spray bottle 10 ml and paper instructions