Budesonide
Composition : Rhinocort Nasal Spray : Each metered spray contains Budesonide BP 100 mcg.
Indications : This nasal spray indicated
for prophylaxis and the treatment of
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
and prophylaxis and the treatment of
vasomotor rhinitis. lt is also indicated for
the treatment of symptomatic relief of
nasal polyposis and prevention against
nasal polyps after polypectomy.
Dosage and administration : Adults
and Children 6 years of age and older :
100 mcg per day administered as one
spray per nostril once daily.
The maximum recommended dose for
adults (12 years of age and older) is 400
mcg per day administered as four sprays
per nostril once daily.
Or, as directed by the registered
physicians.
Use in Pregnancy and lactation : Pregnancy category B. There are no
adequate and well controlled studies in
pregnant women. Budesonide nasal
spray, like other corticosteroids, should
be used during pregnancy only if the
potential benefit justifies the potential risk
to the fetus. lt is not known whether
Budesonide is excreted in human milk.
Because other corticosteroids are
excreted in human milk, caution should
be exercised when Budesonide nasal
spray is administered to nursing woman.
Packing : Rhinocort Nasal Spray : Each
bottle contains 120 metered doses for
sprays.
