Nasal Corticosteroid Spray (2034)

Why is this medicine needed?

This spray is used to treat nasal allergy symptoms. This may include sneezing, stuffiness, drainage and itching. Daily use will greatly reduce these symptoms. Even though this is a type of steroid medicine, it is not the same kind athletes use to increase muscle mass and strength.

How and when is the medicine given?

• The doctor or nurse will explain how and when to use this medicine. Be sure to ask the doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions you have.
• Do not let anyone else take this medicine.

Are there side effects?

Possible side effects include:

• Sore throat
• Bloody nose
• Increase in cough

If these or other side effects start, tell the doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

How to get the nasal spray ready to use

• Prime the nasal spray if it is new or has not been used for more than 14 days.
• Read the package insert for more information. Instructions may be slightly different between brands.

1. Shake the bottle gently.
2. Take the cover off of the tip of the nasal spray.
3. To prime, hold the spray, with your index and middle finger on either side of the spray tip and your thumb on the bottom of the bottle. Press down and release the pump several times until a fine spray appears. Now the spray is ready to use.

How to use the nasal spray

1. Gently blow the nose to clear it.
2. Hold the spray and gently shake the bottle. Put the spray tip in one of the nostrils.
3. Tilt the spray tip toward the outside corner of the eye. Lower the chin - “nose to toes”. Firmly press down the pump.
4. Gently breathe in through the nose with a long sniff (like smelling a flower) and breathe out of the mouth. Do these steps with the other nostril. If a second spray is needed, go back to the first nostril and then the other one again. Never spray two sprays at once in the same nostril.
5. Wipe the tip of spray with a clean tissue and put the cover on.
6. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after using the nasal spray.

Storage, refills and when to throw away:

• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
• Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiration date shown on the bottle label. Any unused or expired medicine should be thrown away in the trash.

For more  information

Check out this resource: https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents