Side
Effects
This medication may cause irritation, stinging, burning, or dryness of the
nasal passages. Sneezing, nosebleed, headache, lightheadedness, loss of taste,
throat irritation or nausea may also occur. If these effects continue or become
bothersome, inform your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: persistent nose
or throat irritation/soreness, white patchy areas. Very unlikely but report
promptly: broken or damaged nasal membranes, unusual weakness, weight loss,
nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness, vision changes. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
This medication should be used with caution if the following medical conditions
exist: glaucoma, herpes-type infection of the eye, infection, recent nasal
surgery or existing nasal sores, liver disease, tuberculosis, underactive
thyroid, allergies to corticosteroids. Though very unlikely, it is possible
this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable
consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is
especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended
period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections,
injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping
use of this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Caution
is advised in children as this drug may affect growth patterns. Consult child's
doctor. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if this form
of triamcinolone is excreted into breast milk. Other dosage forms of triamcinolone
are excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use,
especially of: other nasal products. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.
Notes
If no improvement in your symptoms is noted after 3 weeks of using this medication,
notify your doctor. Another medication may be needed or the dose may need
adjusting. Inform all your doctors you use, or have used, this medication.
Watering or itching eyes often associated with allergies are not significantly
relieved by this medication. Each canister contains approximately 100-120
sprays.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost
time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid freezing.
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