Benacort Nasal Spray 64 micrograms 120 Sprays Budesonide

Benacort nasal spray 64 Micrograms Budesonide

Prevention and relief of hayfever symptoms.

What is Benacort nasal spray?

Benacort nasal spray contains 64 micrograms of Budesonide.

This nasal spray is used to treat adults with inflammation in the nose caused by an allergy to pollen (hayfever).

What is the active ingredient in Benacort nasal spray and how does it work?

The active ingredient in Benacort nasal spray is budesonide. Budesonide belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids work by reducing the levels of inflammation in the nose. This treats a blocked, runny, or stuffy nose.

Hay fever symptoms this spray may help with include:

• sneezing
• runny nose
• itchy nose
• blocked nose

Warnings and Precautions

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Read the package leaflet before use.

DO NOT USE IF:

• You are taking HIV medicines
• You have ever had a bad reaction to Budesonide or any other ingredients in this medicine.
• You have a nasal or sinus infection or a fever
• You have problems with ulceration in your nose
• You have recently had an injury or surgery to your nose
• You have a chest infection
• You have a problem with your liver
• You are or have recently been, using any other product containing a corticosteroid, including creams, ointments, tablets, asthma medicines, eye drops, or other nasal sprays or drops

SPEAK TO YOUR GP OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Your symptoms have not improved after using the spray for 7 days
• You have tuberculosis (TB) a chest infection, chicken pox, or measles or have been in contact with somebody who has TB, chicken pox, or measles

Ingredients:

Active Ingredient: Each spray contains 64 micrograms of budesonide.
 

Other Ingredients: disodium edetate, microcrystalline cellulose (E460), carboxymethylcellulose sodium (E466), glucose anhydrous, hydrochloric acid, polysorbate 80 (E433), purified water, and the preservative potassium sorbate (E202).

How do I use Benacort Nasal Spray?

Dosage:  

Two sprays in each nostril regularly each morning.

No more than two sprays in each nostril a day.

Do not use in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.

How to use:

• Prime pump before first use or if not used for more than 1 week.
• Shake well before use.
• Blow your nose before use.
• Close ONE nostril.
• When using, tilt your head forward a little.
• While breathing in through the nose, press down once to release the spray.
• Breathe out from your mouth.
• Spray up the nose only. Do not spray onto the wall joining the two nostrils.
• Wipe the nozzle clean.
• Put the cap back on after you are done using it.

What are the side effects of Benacort Nasal Spray?

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways.  Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Common (affects between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)

• Dryness in the nose.
• Stinging sensation in the nose and/or nosebleeds
• Sneezing.

Rare (affects between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 10,000 people)

• Perforation or ulceration of the nasal septum.
• Hoarse voice.
• Blurred vision. Tell your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision while using Benacort nasal spray.
• Allergic reactions such as rash, itching, hives, or swelling of the face or tongue. Stop using Benacort and get medical advice if you think you've had an allergic reaction to it.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.