Nasacort Allergy 24HR is used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever. The recommended and maximum dose is 110 micrograms as 1 spray in each nostril once daily (see sections 4.4 and 5.1). If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye problems (such as glaucoma, cataracts), infections (including tuberculosis), recent nose problems (such as injury, ulcers, surgery).

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. What happens if I overdose? The recommended starting dose is 220 micrograms as 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Once symptoms are controlled patients can be maintained on 110 micrograms (1 spray in each nostril once daily). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Nasacort Allergy 24HR with any other medications, especially:The adverse events reported in clinical trials with NASACORT most commonly involved the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. They can be used to treat a range of conditions, including hay fever, sinusitis, non-allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. Single dose intranasal administration of 220 micrograms of NASACORT in normal adult subjects and in adult patients with allergic rhinitis demonstrated low absorption of triamcinolone acetonide. The mean peak plasma concentration was approximately 0.5 ng/mL (range 0.1 to 1 ng/mL) and occurred at 1.5 hours post dose. The mean plasma drug concentration was less than 0.06 ng/mL at 12 hours and below the assay detection limit at 24 hours. The average terminal half life was 3.1 hours. Dose proportionality was demonstrated in normal subjects and in patients following a single intranasal dose of 110 micrograms or 220 micrograms NASACORT. Because of the inhibitory effect of corticosteroids on wound healing, patients who have had recent nasal surgery or recent prolonged nose-bleeds or any other nasal problems should consult their doctor before using this product. Systemic effects of nasal corticosteroids may occur, particularly when prescribed at high doses for prolonged periods. Growth retardation has been reported in children receiving intranasal steroids.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. Follow the illustrated directions for the proper use of this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Treatment with higher than recommended doses may result in clinically significant adrenal suppression. If there is evidence of using higher than recommended doses, then additional systemic corticosteroid cover should be considered during periods of stress or elective surgery. The recommended dose is 110 micrograms as 1 spray in each nostril once daily. In patients with more severe symptoms, a dose of 220 micrograms may be used. But once symptoms are controlled, patients should be maintained on the lowest effective dose. (see sections 4.4 and 5.1). Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply. After 2 months of daily use without a prescription in a child, talk to your care team before using it for a longer time. Glaucoma and/or cataracts have been reported in patients receiving nasal corticosteroids. Therefore, close monitoring is warranted in patients with a change in vision or with a history of increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma and/or cataracts.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. Keep the nozzle of the nasal spray bottle clean, following the cleaning instructions provided with your medicine. Before using nasal triamcinolone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Systemic effects of nasal corticosteroids may occur, particularly when prescribed at high doses for prolonged periods.

Treatment with higher than recommended doses may result in clinically significant adrenal suppression. If there is evidence of using higher than recommended doses then additional systemic corticosteroid cover should be considered during periods of stress or elective surgery. This medication does not work right away. Some people will feel this medication working within 1 day, but it may take up to 1 week before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should also use other medications (such as nose drops/spray, allergy drugs taken by mouth) along with this drug until it takes full effect. Before your first use, prime the nasal spray pump by spraying the medicine into the air until a fine mist appears. If the nasal spray has not been used for longer than 2 weeks, prime it by spraying the medicine into the air until a fine mist appears.If you're taking a prescription spray, do not stop using it unless the doctor advises you to do so. Side effects of steroid nasal sprays