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Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) Nasal Spray
My Doctor Just Prescribed RHINOCORT AQUA

How Can I Make a Difference in My Treatment?

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

Helpful Tips:
How You Can Make a Difference in Your Allergy Treatment

  • Learn what causes your allergic reactions and how to avoid your allergy triggers
  • Develop strategies for keeping your environment as allergen free as it can be
  • Keep track of which allergy medicines work best to prevent and relieve your symptoms and take them at the appropriate time.
  • Develop healthy habits that ensure good nutrition, plenty of exercise, and adequate rest
  • Develop strategies for working effectively with your doctor or health care provider and for sticking with your treatment plan.
  • Get support from others who know how difficult it can be to suffer with nasal allergies

There is much you can do to help control your nasal allergy symptoms. In fact, when it comes to the most effective treatment for nasal allergy symptoms, you have the most power. That's because the first step in controlling nasal allergy symptoms is avoiding those things that trigger them. By learning now what you can do to help yourself, you will soon be able to take charge of your life rather than letting your allergies control you. You will also be able to work more effectively with your doctor to control your allergy symptoms.

Next: What Can I Do to Reduce My Symptoms?

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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