Drug
Uses
Nasacort
is used to treat stuffy or runny nose due to allergies.
Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other condtions
as well.
General
Information
This
database does not contain every known side effect, adverse
effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about
your medicines, talk to your health care provider. This
information is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
Triamcinolone
works by decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the nasal
passages caused by allergens.
How
Taken
This
medicine is used in the nose. Shake the well before
using. Discard the medicine within 6 months after removing
from the foil pouch. Follow your doctors directions
for using this medicine.
Possible
Side Effects
Side
effects that this medicine may cause include: sore throat
hoarseness bad taste nausea nasal irritation dryness
bleeding coughing If you experience other bothersome
side effects, contact your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid
getting this medicine in your eyes. Avoid anyone who
has chicken pox or measles while taking this medicine.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose of this medicine.
Do NOT use this medicine for other nasal conditions
without talking to your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine
may affect growth rates in chidren. Talk to your doctor
for more information.
Overdose
For
emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For
non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison
control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug
Interactions
There
are no serious documented drug interactions with this
medicine. Let your doctor know if you are taking any
other medications either by prescription or over-the-counter.
Missed
Dose
Take
your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If
you are planning to become preganant or want to breast-feed,
talk to your doctor first to discuss the benefits and
risks associated with this medicine. For breast-feeding
mothers, it is NOT known if this medicine is excreted
in the breast milk. Do NOT use if you are nursing until
you have talked with your doctor, or pediatrician.
More
Information
For
more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or
health care provider.
Disclaimer
This
drug information is for your information purposes only,
it is not intended that this information covers all
uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or
adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose,
it should not be construed as containing specific instructions
for any particular patient. VastRX disclaims
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of this information, and or any consequences arising
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