Triamcinolone (Nasal)

Triamcinolone (Into The Nose)

Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)

Treats stuffy or runny nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. This medicine is a corticosteroid.

Brand Name(s):

Nasacort AQ, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to triamcinolone or other corticosteroids such as fluticasone (Flonasereg;) or beclomethasone (Beconasereg;, Vancenasereg;).

How to Use This Medicine:

Powder Under Pressure, Spray

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  
• This medicine is for use only in the nose. Do not get any of it in your eyes or on your skin. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
  
• This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
  
• If you are using the Nasacortreg; AQ nasal spray for the first time, you will need to prime the spray. To do this, pump the bottle 5 times or until some of the medicine sprays out. Now it is ready to use. Prime the spray 1 time if you have not used the medicine for 14 days or longer.
  
• Shake the medicine well just before each use. Before using the medicine, gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.
  
• To use Nasacortreg; AQ nasal spray, tilt your head forward and aim the spray toward the back of your nose. Sniff gently at the same time you pump the bottle.
  
• To use Nasacortreg; nasal inhaler (powder under pressure), aim the spray toward the side of your nose. Inhale gently at the same time you press down on the bottle to spray the medicine. Be careful to not spray the medicine on your nasal septum (the middle "wall" in your nose that separates your two nostrils).
  
• Do not blow your nose for at least 15 minutes after using this medicine.
  
• Do not use the Nasacortreg; nasal inhaler near a fire or flame. Do not poke a hole in the container.
  
• This medicine works best if you use it on a regular basis.
  

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.