Budesonide
Rhinocort is a prescription nasal spray medication containing budesonide, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the nasal passages. It is primarily used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), providing relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itching.
A prescription nasal spray that relieves allergy symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and runny nose by reducing inflammation in the nasal passages.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 196488
- Generic
- Rhinocort
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treats symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching in adults and children.
Contains budesonide, a corticosteroid that works locally in the nasal passages to reduce inflammation, decrease swelling, and limit the release of inflammatory substances that cause allergy symptoms.
Most effective when used regularly as directed, not for immediate symptom relief; potential side effects include nasal irritation, nosebleeds, and headache; consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications.
Official drug label
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