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Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) Nasal Spray
Could I have Nasal Allergies?

Allergy Relief—Managing Your Nasal Allergies For Life

Allergy Doctor: Dr. Storm
Dr. Storms advises that symptoms can be controlled.

Nasal allergies are a life-long condition, but they can be managed. Finding the allergy management plan that works best for you and sticking with it are important for long-term relief from bothersome symptoms.

With the proper diagnosis and the right allergy treatment, you may help control your nasal allergy symptoms. If you have nasal allergies, it is best to try to avoid the triggers that cause you discomfort. There are also many different types of nasal allergy medications that may help.

How your doctor chooses the right nasal allergy treatment for you may depend on a number of factors, including:

  • Your specific nasal allergy symptoms—what they are, how often you have them, how long they last, and how severe they are
  • Concerns about safety and side effects of the allergy medication
  • How often you want to take nasal allergy medication
  • How important convenience is to you
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Your lifestyle

When you're taking a nasal allergy medication, be sure that you always follow your doctor's instructions. If you're having problems with the nasal allergy medication(s) you're taking, talk to your doctor (or your child's doctor) about an alternate option. Ask about RHINOCORT AQUA. It is scent-free and alcohol-free and has been shown to be effective at the recommended starting dose with 1 spray per nostril*once daily.

To help, we’ve included a Doctor Discussion Guide that you can complete and take with you to your next visit.

*Your doctor may prescribe RHINOCORT AQUA at a dose of 1 to 4 sprays per nostril once daily. Take RHINOCORT AQUA exactly as directed. Maximum relief may take about 2 weeks to achieve.

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Indication and Important Safety Information

RHINOCORT AQUA (budesonide) is for the management of seasonal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

The most commonly observed side effects associated with the use of RHINOCORT AQUA in clinical studies were nosebleed, sore throat, nasal irritation, cough and breathing difficulties such as wheezing, chest tightening or coughing due to airway constriction.

Your doctor may prescribe RHINOCORT AQUA at a dose of 1 to 4 sprays per nostril once daily. Take RHINOCORT AQUA exactly as directed.

Your nasal allergy symptoms may begin to improve within 10 hours after first using RHINOCORT AQUA. In one group of patients that were studied, RHINOCORT AQUA and the nasal spray mometasone furoate (a medication used for comparison in the study) both improved nasal allergy symptoms within 8 hours. However, you must continue to take your medication every day, as directed by your doctor. Your nasal allergy symptoms will continue to improve over the first few days, and maximum relief may take about 2 weeks to achieve.

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This product information is intended for US consumers only. RHINOCORT AQUA is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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