Pack size: 1 120 Spray unit  |  Price is for the whole 120 Spray unit

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Generic: Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal prep

Form: Nasal Spray 55mcg

Indication

Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergic and inflammatory responses.

Administration

Before using for first time, prime pump by releasing 5 sprays into air away from face If not used for >2 weeks, repeat priming by releasing 1 spray into air before using

Adult Dose

Nasal Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Adult: The recommended starting dose is 220 mcg (4 sprays) into each nostril once daily. When the maximum benefit has been achieved and symptoms have been controlled, reducing the dose to 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day has been shown to be effective in maintaining control of the allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Child Dose

Nasal Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Children >12 years: Initially, 2 sprays (110 mcg) into each nostril once daily, maximum dose is 220 mcg (4 sprays) into each nostril once daily. When the maximum benefit has been achieved and symptoms have been controlled, reducing the dose to 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day has been shown to be effective in maintaining control of the allergic rhinitis symptoms. Children 6-12 years: The recommended starting dose is 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day given in each nostril once daily. Children not responding adequately to 110 mcg per day may use 220 mcg (4 sprays in each nostril) once daily. Once symptoms have been controlled, the dosage may be decreased to 2 sprays (110 mcg) once daily. Children 2-5 years of age: The recommended and maximum dose is 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day given in each nostril once daily.

Contraindication

Triamcinolone Acetonide is contraindicated in patients with a sensitivity to the active or inactive ingredients. Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, hypersensitivity

Mode of Action

Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby decreasing inflammation.

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