My Doctor Just Prescribed RHINOCORT AQUA

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Getting the Most from Your Treatment

Remember, getting the most from RHINOCORT AQUA means doing more than just using your medication on bad days when your nasal allergy symptoms are most bothersome. It means taking every step you can to:

Stay away from nasal allergy triggers
Take RHINOCORT AQUA every day as prescribed
Refill your prescription before you run out
Maintain ongoing medical care and follow-up

Making sure you follow all of those steps can really help make a difference in your nasal allergy symptoms!

Know the Basics About Nasal Allergy Care

If you have not done so already, now is a great time to review some our Nasal Allergy Self–Help Articles to learn more about reducing your nasal allergy symptoms, avoiding nasal allergy triggers and overcoming barriers to successful treatment.

Take Your Prescribed Nasal Allergy Medication
Another basic tip is to be sure you follow your doctor's exact directions when it comes to taking your nasal allergy medication. This includes:

Taking the right amount of medication
Taking the medication at the right time, and as often as you're supposed to
Continuing to take the medication for as long as your doctor directs

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Keeping in Touch With Your Doctor
Your nasal allergy care and planning should always begin with your doctor. He or she has the expertise to develop the best plan of care for you and your nasal allergies. So, not only is it vital to visit your doctor initially for diagnosis and treatment, it is essential to keep talking on a regular basis. Let your doctor know how you're feeling and what is working. Then, follow the advice that your doctor gives you, including taking your nasal allergy medication exactly as prescribed. Keeping in close touch with your doctor can mean success when it comes to adjusting your nasal allergy management plan.

Join the RHINOSE Network!

This is also a great time to think about enrolling in the RHINOSE Network, a special nasal allergy support program tailored exclusively to you and your needs. This FREE program offers informative e-mails full of tips and allergy resources that may help you to achieve the best possible results while you take RHINOCORT AQUA.

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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.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.