Nasacort

Nasacort is an adult and pediatric nasal medication, belonging to the class of corticosteroids used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. The active substance in Nasacort is triamcinolone acetonide, which works by reducing nasal allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching and runny nose.

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 or older.

Nasacort price

The price of Nasacort varies between 46 and 60 reais.

How to use Nasacort

The method of use of Nasacort can be:

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

The method of use should be applied according to your doctor's advice.

Side Effects of Nasacort

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

Contraindications of 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 not also be used in women who are breastfeeding.