When alien particles such as pollen or dust mites enter the nasal tract, they result in an allergic reaction. The nasal passages release certain chemicals to fight against these alien particles, which leads to inflammation. Rhinocort’s effect is simple; it works against this inflammation by preventing the nasal cells from releasing the inflammation causing chemicals. By doing so, Rhinocort works to bring down the inflammation and treat the allergy.
DOSAGES
Rhinocort comes in a single standard dosage form containing 100MCG, 150MDI of budesonide. Patients are generally prescribed a single dose of this spray daily, with the dose consisting of one to four sprays per nostril.
Rhinocort is generally a safe medication and can be used without too much worry. Tests have shown that it is safe to use Rhinocort during pregnancy too without fear of harm to the foetus. However, its use in children should be avoided as steroids can affect growth in children. Adults on the other hand face no such issues.
Rhinocort or any generic medication containing budesonide should not be used by patients having liver disease; cataract; herpes simplex of the eyes; tuberculosis; or nasal ulcers. Prior to using Rhinocort, it is necessary to prime the spray pump, which can be done by spraying it eight times in the air. Thereafter, it is not necessary to prime the pump during regular usage.
Rhinocort and its generic alternatives are all prescription medications and so have certain common side effects which are known as Rhinocort side effects. These include both mild and severe effects; the mild ones appear in the form of symptoms such as dry or sore throat, cough, nose irritation, pain and swelling in the throat, and sore patches inside the nose. The more severe Rhinocort side effects commonly seen are severe nose bleed, ongoing nasal sores, wheezing, disturbed vision, body aches, fever, and flu like symptoms. If any of these become bothersome or feel dangerous, you should get immediate medical consultation as it might be due to an overdose.
