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What is Rhinocort Aqua used for?
It relieves symptoms such as congestion (blocked nose), runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching. It is also used to treat nasal polyps, prevent new polyps from appearing, and prevent recurrences of nasal polyps after surgery to remove polyps.
What is the generic for Rhinocort?
Because budesonide (generic Rhinocort) is sitll an inexpensive generic prescription, your co-pay may be lower than the cash price for OTC Rhinocort Allergy.
Does Rhinocort affect blood pressure?
It can affect the quality of your sleep, so you can’t take it too close to going to bed. Can raise blood pressure so check with your doctor before using it if you have high blood pressure or other heart conditions.
Is Rhinocort Aqua a steroid?
Rhinocort Aqua Side Effects Center. Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) nasal spray is a steroid used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
Does Rhinocort work right away?
This medication does not work right away. Some people will feel this medication working within 1 to 2 days, but it may take up to 2 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect.
Is Rhinocort nasal spray being discontinued?
The Rhinocort Aqua brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
How many times can you take Rhinocort?
This medication is for use in the nose, usually 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once or twice a day or as directed by your doctor. Avoid spraying this medication in your eyes. Gently blow your nose before using this drug. Gently shake the container before each use.
Can you just stop taking Rhinocort?
Do not stop using RHINOCORT AQUA (budesonide) Nasal Spray or change your dose without talking to your healthcare provider, even if you are feeling better. Talk to your healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve after taking RHINOCORT AQUA (budesonide) Nasal Spray for 2 weeks or if your symptoms get worse.
Can you take Rhinocort at night?
RHINOCORT® provides 24-hour relief, all day and all night.
How big is the bottle of rhinocort Aqua?
Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray 32 mcg is available in an amber glass bottle with a metered-dose pump spray and a green protection cap. Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray 32 mcg (NDC 0186-1070-08) provides 120 metered sprays after initial priming; net fill weight 8.6 g.
How many mg of Budesonide is in rhinocort Aqua?
Illustrated Patient’s Instructions for Use accompany each package of Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray 32 mcg. Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray is a nasal spray suspension. Each spray delivers 32 mcg of budesonide. Each bottle of Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray 32 mcg contains 120 metered sprays after initial priming.
How old do you have to be to take rhinocort Aqua?
A one-year placebo-controlled clinical growth study was conducted in 229 pediatric patients (ages 4 through 8 years of age) to assess the effect of Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray (single-daily dose of 64 mcg, the recommended starting dose for children ages 6 years and above) on growth velocity.
When to stop using rhinocort Aqua nasal spray?
If such changes occur, the dosage of Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray should be discontinued slowly, consistent with accepted procedures for discontinuing oral corticosteroid therapy.