Nasacort contains a medicine called triamcinolone acetonide. This belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids which means it is a type of steroid. It is given as a spray in the nose to treat the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Nasal symptoms of allergy include sneezing, itching, and having a blocked, stuffy or runny nose. These can be caused by things such as:
This medicine only works if used on a regular basis and may not help your symptoms straight away. It helps some people within the first day of treatment, however, for other people it may take 3 to 4 days to feel a relief.
Adults and children (over 12 years)
Children (6 to 12 years)
How to use the spray
Before using your nasal spray, blow your nose gently to clear your nostrils.
1. Preparing the bottle
2. If you are using the spray for the first time
3. Using the spray
4. Then breath out through your mouth
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you have to spray again in the same nostril and for the other nostril
6. After using the spray
If the nasal spray has not been used for more than 2 weeks:
Do not use Nasacort:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Nasacort:
Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Contains:
The active substance is triamcinolone acetonide. One delivered dose contains 55 micrograms of triamcinolone acetonide.
The other ingredients are:
Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.
Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.