Butacort 50 (Budesonide) Hayfever Nasal Spray

Active Ingredients

Budesonide 50mcg/spray.

Product Description

Butacort is the generic of Rhinocort Nasal Spray and is used to provide effective relief from hayfever. It contains Budesonide 50mcg, a corticosteroid that is used in the prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as "hayfever". To maximize effectiveness, treatment with Butacort should commence prior to exposure to allergens. Butacort is not designed to provide immediate relief from hayfever. It will generally take a few days to reach its full effect so Butacort needs to be used on a regular basis, even when the symptoms appear to have abated. Butacort will reduce swelling in the nasal passages, relieve sinus blockage, sneezing and sore eyes. Butacort 50 Aqueous Nasal Spray comes in a 10ml bottle containing 200 sprays.

Instructions for Use

Read the information leaflet carefully before using. Gently shake the bottle well before each use. Remove the dust cap from the nasal applicator. Hold the nasal spray straight upright. The first time the nasal spray is used it will need to be 'primed'. To prime the pump for use firmly press down on the white collar. Keep pressing until a fine spray is released through the applicator nozzle. The nasal spray is now primed and ready for use. It will not be necessary to reprime the nasal spray unless it is disassembled or used infrequently.

Once the nasal spray is ready for use, gently blow you nose to help clear the nostrils. Tilt your head slightly forward, close one nostril and carefully insert the nasal applicator into the other nostril. Hold the bottle upright and press down firmly on the white collar to deliver the required dosage of spray. Breathe gently inwards through the nostril and then breathe out through your mouth. Repeat the procedure for the other nostril. Replace the dust cap once you are finished. Store Butacort 50 Aqueous Nasal Spray below 25 degrees Celsius but do not refrigerate. Protect from direct sunlight and store in an upright position. Discard 3 months after first using the spray.

Dosage

Adults and children over 12 years of age initially pump one or two sprays into each nostril twice a day, usually morning and night. After 2 to 3 days pump one spray into each nostril twice a day.
If you experience only mild initial symptoms of hayfever then one spray into each nostril twice a day may be sufficient. If you miss a dose, take the next dose when it is due and do not take a double dose at one time. Do not use more than a total of 8 sprays a day, or 4 sprays per nostril per day.
Butacort should not be used by children under 12 years of age unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and Cautions

Only use Butacort in the nose
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have a severe infection in the nasal passages or sinuses
Do not use Butacort if you have recurring nasal bleeding or haemorrhagic diathesis
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using Butacort if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or taking other corticosteroid medication
Consult your doctor if you have recently had an injury to, or surgery on, your nose, or problems with ulceration the nose
Consult your doctor if you experience acute eye pain or visual disturbance
Consult your doctor if you develop signs or symptoms of infection such as fever, nasal or facial pain or swelling, discoloured or purulent (containing pus) nasal discharge or nasal bleeding
If symptoms persist, consult you doctor. Do not use Butacort for more than 6 months without medical supervision.
Do not use Butacort if you are allergic to Budesonide or any other component of Butacort
There are no known interactions between Butacort and other medicines or alcohol. Butacort will not interfere with treatments for viral or bacterial nasal infection. Butacort will not cause drowsiness
Keep out of the reach of children
In some cases, possible side effects of this medication may include: Occasionally a series of sneezes may immediately follow the use of Butacort but this is usually only temporary, Very occasionally you may notice an unpleasant taste or smell, Temporary minor irritations such as an itching of the nose, throat and ears, sore throat and dry mouth may occur, Slight secretions of blood may also appear in the mucus