Rhinocort Aqua Nasl

• eye problems (such as glaucoma, cataracts)
• infections (including tuberculosis)
• recent nose problems (such as injury, ulcers, surgery)

Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications in high doses or for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore, before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious illness/injury, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have used this medication within the past few months.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Children may be more sensitive to the effects of too much corticosteroid medication. Though unlikely to occur with corticosteroids inhaled through the nose, this medication may temporarily slow down a child's rate of growth if used for a long time. However, it will probably not affect final adult height. Monitor your child's height periodically.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using nasal budesonide. Rarely, infants born to mothers who have been using corticosteroids (including budesonide) for a long time may have low levels of corticosteroid hormone. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as persistent nausea/vomiting, severe diarrhea, or weakness in your newborn. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if nasal budesonide passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs pass into breast milk. Nasal budesonide might also pass into breast milk in very small amounts that are unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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