Budicort Nasal Spray
100mcg/SprayRx৳ 250/unit
Pack: ৳ 250
৳ 250/unit
Pack: ৳ 250
At a glance
Budesonide 0.1% Nasal Spray is a corticosteroid nasal spray used for the prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, and symptomatic relief of nasal polyposis. It reduces nasal inflammation and helps control allergy symptoms.
Indications
- Prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
- Prophylaxis and treatment of vasomotor rhinitis
- Symptomatic relief of nasal polyposis
- Prevention against nasal polyps after polypectomy
Pharmacology
Budesonide is a synthetic corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity. Corticosteroids have been shown to have wide-ranging inhibitory activities against multiple cell types (mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes) and mediators (histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, cytokines) involved in allergic-mediated inflammation.
Dosage
Adults and children 6 years and older: 100 mcg per day (1 spray per nostril) once daily.
Adults (12 years and older): Maximum recommended dose: 400 mcg per day (4 sprays per nostril) once daily.
Children below 6 years: Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Note: Use the lowest effective dose and reduce dose once symptoms are controlled.
Side effects
Common side effects: Sneezing, headache, sore throat, dry mouth, nausea.
Local reactions are usually mild and transient. Systemic side effects have not been reported in clinical studies.
Long-term use may cause nasal septal perforation, epistaxis (rare).
Use in pregnancy
Safe during pregnancy (Category B). Animal studies at high doses showed no teratogenicity. Human studies suggest remote possibility of fetal harm; use only if clearly needed.
Pregnancy Category: B — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Use with caution in patients with active or quiescent tuberculosis, untreated fungal, bacterial, or systemic viral infections, or ocular herpes simplex infection.
- Patients with recent nasal septal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma should not use a nasal corticosteroid.
- Reduce to the lowest effective dose once symptoms are controlled.
- Use during pregnancy and lactation only if clearly needed.
Overdose effects
Acute overdose is unlikely (total amount in bottle). Chronic overuse may cause signs/symptoms of hypercorticism.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.