{"id":22074,"date":"2022-06-17T05:25:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T05:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22074"},"modified":"2022-06-18T12:23:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-18T12:23:58","slug":"rhinocort-aqua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/rhinocort-aqua\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhinocort Aqua &#8211; Budesonide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>64 micrograms\/dose of\u00a0nasal spray<br>budesonide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rhinocort Aqua is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhinocort Aqua is a cortisone preparation that reduces&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and allergic reactions in the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhinocort Aqua is used to relieve runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and\/or\u00a0itching\u00a0in the nose caused by\u00a0allergies\u00a0and also against so-called\u00a0vasomotor\u00a0runny nose where the cause can be, for example, smoke or perfume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhinocort Aqua is also used for\u00a0polyps\u00a0in the nose and after surgery of\u00a0polyps\u00a0to reduce the risks of regeneration of new\u00a0polyps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Rhinocort Aqua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Rhinocort Aqua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to budesonide or any of the other ingredients of Rhinocort Aqua (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>to your&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>doctor&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>or pharmacist before using&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Rhinocort&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Aqua if you&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>get heavy or frequent\u00a0<strong>nosebleeds<\/strong>.<\/li><li>recently\u00a0had\u00a0sores in the nose, nose surgery,\u00a0or an\u00a0injury to the nose\u00a0that has not healed properly.<\/li><li>have a\u00a0\u00a0fungal\u00a0or viral infection\u00a0(such as\u00a0herpes\u00a0) in the respiratory tract.<\/li><li>have\u00a0pulmonary tuberculosis.\u00a0<\/li><li>have\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(increased pressure inside the eye) or there is a\u00a0history of\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0in the family.<\/li><li>have\u00a0liver problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following while using Rhinocort Aqua:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>blurred vision<\/strong>\u00a0or other\u00a0<strong>visual disturbances.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When treated with high\u00a0doses\u00a0for a long time, Rhinocort Aqua can affect the normal production of steroid hormones in the body.\u00a0This may cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as adrenal insufficiency (see section 4 \u201cPossible side effects\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with cortisone-containing drugs may lead to slower length growth.\u00a0The long-term effects of\u00a0cortisone\u00a0nasal spray on children have not been established.\u00a0It is recommended that the duration of children and adolescents receiving long-term\u00a0corticosteroid treatment\u00a0be monitored regularly.\u00a0If there is a suspicion that the length of growth is slowing down, the treatment must be evaluated with a view to the benefit of the treatment about the risk of growth inhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Rhinocort Aqua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>use other\u00a0<strong>medicines containing\u00a0cortisone<\/strong>\u00a0(including\u00a0cream\u00a0for\u00a0eczema, asthma inhaler, tablets,\u00a0injections, nasal sprays, eye or nose drops).<\/li><li>take medicines to treat\u00a0fungal infections\u00a0(such as\u00a0itraconazole\u00a0or\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0).<\/li><li>taking\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0(such as\u00a0clarithromycin\u00a0or\u00a0telithromycin\u00a0).<\/li><li>taking\u00a0 anti-\u00a0HIV\u00a0medicines\u00a0(such as\u00a0saquinavir, atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir,\u00a0or\u00a0cobicistat-containing\u00a0medicines ).<\/li><li>have just stopped taking\u00a0cortisone tablets\u00a0such as\u00a0prednisolone\u00a0or\u00a0cortisone injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with use during pregnancy does not indicate an increased risk of malformations.\u00a0However, talk to your doctor about more than the temporary use of Rhinocort Aqua during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Budesonide passes into breast milk.\u00a0However, at\u00a0therapeutic doses\u00a0of Rhinocort Aqua, the risk of effects on breast-fed infants is considered unlikely.\u00a0Rhinocort Aqua can be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhinocort Aqua does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhinocort Aqua contains potassium sorbate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Potassium sorbate may cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Rhinocort Aqua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic nose problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and children from 6 years:<\/em>&nbsp;The recommended starting dose is 4 sprays (256 micrograms) per day.&nbsp;1 spray in each nostril morning and evening&nbsp;<strong><em>or<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;2 sprays in each nostril in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have had a full effect, the\u00a0dosage\u00a0can be reduced to the minimum amount needed to control your allergic nose problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have seasonal allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(hay fever), you should try to start treatment with Rhinocort Aqua a few days before the allergy season begins.&nbsp;You usually get full effect within a few days, but you can feel some relief already after a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a stuffy nose, you can use decongestant nasal drops during the first 2-to 3 days of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the allergy symptoms from your eyes bother you, your doctor may give you supplements or other medicines to relieve the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nasal polyps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended starting dose is 4 sprays (256 micrograms) per day.&nbsp;1 spray in each nostril morning and evening&nbsp;<strong><em>or<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;2 sprays in each nostril in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have had a full effect, the\u00a0dosage\u00a0can be reduced to the minimum amount needed to control your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Rhinocort Aqua in children should be supervised by an adult so that the spraying is carried out correctly and the\u00a0dosage\u00a0is by the doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>User manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19970327000053#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/1d8168b8-189c-446f-9a9b-7eca22a58917\" alt=\"Picture 1\" title=\"Picture 1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using a new bottle of Rhinocort Aqua nasal spray, charge the pump by shaking the bottle and spraying in the air (5 to 10 times) until there is an even shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not use the nasal spray daily, the pump must be recharged in the same way, but it is now sufficient to spray once in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Sniff out the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shake the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the plastic cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Hold the spray bottle as shown in the pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the tip into one nostril, facing the side of the nose and away from the center of the nose (nasal septum).\u00a0Spray the required number of\u00a0doses.\u00a0Do the same in the other nostril.\u00a0Note: You do not need to inhale while spraying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19970327000053#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/02d8079b-b29f-4608-b0b6-ff0d955a9c11\" alt=\"Picture 2\" title=\"Picture 2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Clean the applicator with a clean handkerchief and put the plastic cap back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not exceed the dosage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid contact with Rhinocort Aqua with the eyes.\u00a0Rinse immediately with water if you get it in your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cleaning:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to clean the upper plastic parts at some point.&nbsp;Remove the plastic cap.&nbsp;Lift off the applicator.&nbsp;Rinse the plastic cap and applicator in lukewarm water.&nbsp;Allow the parts to air dry and put them back in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not attempt to clean the applicator by inserting a needle or other sharp object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Rhinocort Aqua than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use too much Rhinocort Aqua on a single occasion, you should not get any unpleasant effects.\u00a0If you have any questions about ingesting an overdose of\u00a0medicines, always contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take a\u00a0dose\u00a0as stated on the package label or as your doctor advised.\u00a0Use only the amount prescribed by your doctor.\u00a0Using too little or too much can aggravate your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Rhinocort Aqua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a\u00a0dose\u00a0of Rhinocort Aqua, take it as soon as you remember.\u00a0If it is time to take your next\u00a0dose, do not take the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Rhinocort Aqua and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing,\u00a0hives,\u00a0and difficulty breathing (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0), this is a less common side effect (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).<\/li><li>fever, rash, swelling, and sometimes a drop in blood pressure (severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0), this is a rare side effect (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (&nbsp;<\/em><em>may affect up to 1 in 10 people&nbsp;<\/em><em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Irritation of the nose, nosebleeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (\u00a0may affect up to\u00a01 in 100 people)<\/em>: Immediate or delayed\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0such as rash, itchy skin, hives,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the skin, and muscle spasms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (&nbsp;<\/em><em>may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Nasal ulcers, holes in the wall that separate the nostrils (nasal septum), altered voice (hoarseness), bruising, adrenal insufficiency (may cause symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, headache or vomiting) or blurred vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em>: Cataracts (\u00a0cataracts\u00a0),\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0), or reddening of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;in children and adolescents<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slown length growth has been reported in children receiving\u00a0corticosteroid therapy\u00a0through the nose.\u00a0Your doctor should regularly check the length of growth of children and adolescents receiving long-term treatment with\u00a0corticosteroids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Rhinocort Aqua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As drug residues can remain in the empty packages, they should not be thrown in the rubbish but the empty packages should also be returned to pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is budesonide 64 micrograms\/dose.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, anhydrous\u00a0glucose, polysorbate 80, disodium edetate,\u00a0preservative\u00a0potassium sorbate (E 202) 0.06 mg,\u00a0hydrochloric acid\u00a0for\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment, and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are included to give the nasal spray the right properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown glass bottles are equipped with a spray pump and nasal applicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack size:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are, 120&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are respectively 3&#215;120&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it can be difficult to empty the bottle, it is overfilled.\u00a0In this way, it is ensured that the specified amount is obtained, ie 60\u00a0doses\u00a0or 120\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rhinocort Aqua is a cortisone preparation that reduces inflammation and allergic reactions in the 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