budesonide (RHINOCORT Allergy) Drug Information

RHINOCORT Allergy

budesonide

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM

ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE

EDETATE DISODIUM

HYDROCHLORIC ACID

MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE

POLYSORBATE 80

POTASSIUM SORBATE

WATER

BUDESONIDE

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each spray)

Budesonide (glucocorticoid) 32 mcg

Purpose

Nasal allergy symptom reliever

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

nasal congestion
runny nose
sneezing
itchy nose

Warnings

Do not use

in children under 6 years of age
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you

have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery
have had a nose injury that has not healed
are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
have an eye infection
have or had glaucoma or cataracts

When using this product

the growth rate of some children may be slower
some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief.
do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
remember to tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including this one

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have, or come into contact with someone who has chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis
you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever
you have any change in vision
you have severe or frequent nosebleeds

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

Read instructions (inside package) on how to:

get a new bottle ready (primed) before first use
prime bottle again if not used for two days
use the spray
clean the spray nozzle

ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
adults and children 12 years of age and older	once daily, spray 2 times into each nostril while sniffing gently once your allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day
CHILDREN 6 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE
the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Talk to your child's doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year.
children 6 to under 12 years of age	an adult should supervise use once daily, spray 1 time into each nostril while sniffing gently if allergy symptoms do not improve, increase to 2 sprays in each nostril per day. Once allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day.
children under 6 years of age	do not use

do not use more than directed
if you forget a dose, do not double the next dose
do not spray into eyes or mouth
if allergy symptoms do not improve after two weeks, stop using and talk to a doctor
do not use for the common cold
shake well before each use

Other information

do not use if carton tape imprinted with "RHINOCORT" is broken or missing or if aluminum seal under unit cap and spray tip is damaged/broken/unsealed
keep package and insert. They contain important information.
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

carboxylmethyl cellulose sodium, dextrose anhydrous, disodium edetate, hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, purified water

Questions?

call 1-800-343-7805 (toll free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Original Prescription Strength

NDC 50580-646-02

RHINOCORT _®
ALLERGY
SPRAY

Budesonide (glucocorticoid)
Nasal spray, 32 mcg per spray
Nasal Allergy Symptom Reliever

24
HOUR
NON-DROWSY
RELIEF OF

Nasal Congestion
Runny Nose
Itchy Nose
Sneezing

120 SPRAYS
0.285 fl oz (8.43 ml)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

RHINOCORT Allergy (budesonide) spray, metered

Active ingredient (in each spray)

Purpose

Uses

Warnings

Directions

Other information

Inactive ingredients

Questions?

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL