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For example, you might go from using 2 sprays to just 1 spray in each nostril in the morning. Ask your pharmacist for advice if you're not sure when to stop. Do not use it continuously for more than 3 months without speaking to your doctor. If your symptoms get worse after reducing your dose, you may want to increase it again.
If you have budesonide nasal spray on prescription, your doctor will tell you how often to use the nasal spray and when to change your dose. If you forget to use a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Unless it's almost time for your next dose, in which case skip the missed dose and take your next one as usual. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.
Using too much budesonide nasal spray by accident is unlikely to harm you. Like all medicines, budesonide can cause side effects although not everyone gets them. With budesonide nasal spray, very little medicine is absorbed into the rest of the body, so it's not likely to give you serious side effects. Keep taking the medicine but talk to your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away:. Very few people have serious side effects when using budesonide nasal spray. You are more likely to have a serious side effect if you use budesonide for more than a few months or take a high dose.
It happens rarely but it is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to budesonide. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital. These are not all the side effects of budesonide. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. There's no clear evidence that budesonide will harm your baby. For safety your doctor will only prescribe budesonide in pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks.
They will prescribe the lowest dose that works for you. Speak to your doctor or a pharmacist before buying budesonide nasal spray at a pharmacy or supermarket. For more information about how using a steroid nasal spray might affect you and your baby during pregnancy, read this leaflet on treating allergic rhinitis on the Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy BUMPs website.
However always check with your doctor or a pharmacist first. Your baby may need extra monitoring if you use a high dose of the nasal spray. Some medicines and budesonide interfere with each other and this can increase your chances of side effects. It may mean changing your budesonide dose.
There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements together with budesonide. Ask a pharmacist for advice. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.
Budesonide is a steroid corticosteroid medicine. Steroids closely copy the effects of natural hormones produced in your adrenal glands. These are 2 small glands found above the kidneys. Budesonide works on your immune system to reduce the symptoms of inflammatory conditions and allergic reactions such as redness, swelling and itching. The nasal spray reduces swelling and mucus in your nose. It can take a little longer to work than antihistamine sprays but the effects last for longer.
If you are using it to treat nasal polyps, budesonide will reduce swelling and irritation of the lining of your nose. This can make the polyps shrink. You will not notice your symptoms improve straight away when you first start using budesonide nasal spray. It takes a few days for budesonide to start working but can take several weeks to reach its full effect. Tell your doctor if you do not feel any better after using the spray for 2 weeks.
If you use the spray for hay fever, it is best to start using it at least a couple of weeks before the hay fever season starts. Many people notice they get symptoms at about the same time each year. If you use the spray for nasal polyps, it can take 1 to 2 months for your symptoms to improve. If you buy budesonide nasal spray from a pharmacy or supermarket, check the leaflet that comes with the medicine. This will tell you how long you can use it for.
You can use it for up to 3 months but tell your doctor if you feel no better after using it for 2 weeks. If you are prescribed budesonide, your doctor may advise you use it for longer. Budesonide is unlikely to have any lasting harmful effects if you follow the instructions that come with your medicine, or use it as your doctor recommends. However, children and teenagers need to have their height and weight monitored carefully if they're using high doses of a steroid nasal spray like budesonide for a long time.
This is to make sure the steroid is not affecting their growth. The nasal spray delivers a small amount of steroid medicine exactly where you need it. This limits the amount of steroid reaching the rest of your body. It also keeps the risk of side effects as low as possible. There is no clear evidence to suggest that using budesonide will reduce fertility in either men or women.
However, speak to a pharmacist or your doctor if you are trying to get pregnant. Budesonide does not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill and emergency contraception. For most people, using budesonide nasal spray will not affect their ability to drive a car or cycle. Page last reviewed: 12 June Next review due: 12 June Budesonide nasal spray - Brand names: Rhinocort Aqua, Benocort On this page About budesonide Key facts Who can and cannot use budesonide nasal spray How and when to use it Side effects How to cope with side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions.
About budesonide Budesonide nasal nose spray is used to treat cold-like symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis. It can also be used to treat other conditions. Read about: budesonide inhalers — for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD budesonide tablets, capsules and granules — for inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis , and autoimmune hepatitis budesonide rectal foam and enemas — for ulcerative colitis.
Do not share budesonide nasal spray because this may spread germs. Budesonide nasal spray controls the symptoms of hay fever or allergies but does not cure these conditions. Your symptoms may begin to improve 1 to 2 days after you first use budesonide, but it may take up to 2 weeks before you feel the full benefit of budesonide. Budesonide works best when used regularly. Use budesonide on a regular schedule unless your doctor has told you to use it as needed. Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse or do not improve after you use budesonide nasal spray daily for 2 weeks.
Budesonide nasal spray is designed to provide a certain number of sprays. After the marked number of sprays has been used, the remaining sprays in the bottle might not contain the correct amount of medication. You should keep track of the number of sprays you have used and throw away the bottle after you have used the marked number of sprays even if it still contains some liquid.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Use the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one. You should know that this medication may cause children to grow at a slower rate. Talk to your child's doctor if your child needs to use this medication for more than 2 months per year.
Budesonide nasal spray may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from light, excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. You should clean your nasal spray applicator periodically. You will need to remove the dust cap and then gently pull on the applicator to remove it from the bottle. Wash the dust cap and applicator in warm water and rinse them in cold water, let them dry at room temperature, and then put them back on the bottle.
If the spray tip is clogged, wash it in warm water and then rinse it in cold water and dry it. Do not use pins or other sharp objects to remove the blockage. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Generic alternatives may be available. Budesonide Nasal Spray pronounced as byoo des' oh nide. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? What other information should I know? Brand names. Before you use budesonide nasal spray for the first time, read the written directions that come with it. Follow these steps: Shake the bottle gently before each use.
Remove the dust cover. If you are using the pump for the first time or have not used it for 2 or more days in a row, you must prime it by following steps 4 to 5 below. If you have used the pump before and have not missed 2 days in a row of medication, skip to step 6. Hold the pump with the applicator between your forefinger and middle finger and the bottom of the bottle resting on your thumb.
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