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CORTISPRAY NASAL SPRAY
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CORTISPRAY NASAL SPRAY

Manufactured byFourrts India Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsTriamcinolone
Description
CORTISPRAY NASAL SPRAY is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, a condition characterized by symptoms such as a stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes, etc.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for CORTISPRAY NASAL SPRAY

  • Shortness of breath
  • Headache
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Nasal irritation
  • Dryness or soreness of the throat
  • Vomiting
  • Cough

Uses of CORTISPRAY NASAL SPRAY

What is it prescribed for?

  • Allergic Rhinitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to triamcinolone, any other inactive ingredients present along with it, or any other corticosteroids.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

This medicine should be used in children only under a doctor's supervision. It may cause growth retardation in some children. Therefore, children receiving this medicine should be monitored closely with regard to growth parameters. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Nasal surgery

In patients with nasal trauma, nasal septum ulcers, or who had recent nasal surgery, it is advised to initiate the therapy with this medicine only after complete healing has occurred.

Missed Dose

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Erythromycin

Miconazole

Clarithromycin

Ketoconazole

Disease interactions

Ocular Toxicities

This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of ocular toxicities such as glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, etc. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of eye diseases. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Infections

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with latent or active infections since this medicine can suppress the immune system and worsen the patient's condition. This risk is especially higher in patients on high doses of this medicine for a prolonged period of time. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Hyperadrenocorticism

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hyperadrenocorticism due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring to safely use this medicine. An alternative treatment option may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Osteoporosis

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with osteoporosis due to an increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor and administer this medicine exactly as advised. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical substances that cause allergic symptoms.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Nasal steroids

Schedule

Schedule H

Nasacort Allergy 55 micrograms/dose Nasal Spray suspension - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2019 [cited 10 October 2019]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6501/smpc

Triamcinolone Nasal Spray: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2019 [cited 10 October 2019]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682791.html

Triamcinolone - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 15 January 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00620
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Oct 2019

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