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Rhinocort Allergy Spray Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Budesonide 32mcg; per nasal spray; scent- and alcohol-free.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Spray—5mL (60 sprays), 8.4mL (120 sprays)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Indications
Indications
To relieve symptoms of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis.
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: not recommended. 6–<12yrs: initially 1 spray in each nostril once daily; increase to 2 sprays per nostril once daily if no improvement; reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily when symptoms improve. ≥12yrs: use 2 sprays per nostril once daily; reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily when symptoms improve.
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Contraindications
Not Applicable
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Do not use for treating the common cold or use more than recommended. Avoid eyes or mouth. Recent nose ulcers or surgery. Nose injury that has not healed. Eye infection. Glaucoma. Cataracts. Re-evaluate if no improvement after 2 weeks. Discontinue if exposed to chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis, have symptoms of an infection (eg, persistent fever), change in vision, severe or frequent nosebleeds. Children 6–<12yrs: monitor and re-evaluate if treatment requires >2 months per year. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant other steroid drugs for asthma, allergies, or skin rash.
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Reduced growth velocity in children.
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Clinical Trials
See Literature
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Note
Not Applicable
Rhinocort Allergy Spray Patient Counseling
See Literature
