Nasalide is a prescription nasal spray licensed to treat seasonal and perennial nasal allergies. This eMedTV resource explains what you should know before using Nasalide, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects.
Aftertaste and nasal burning or stinging are the most commonly reported Nasalide side effects. This eMedTV Web page lists some of the less common side effects of the drug and explains which side effects may require immediate medical attention.
Nasalide is used for the treatment of perennial and seasonal nasal allergy symptoms. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of the medicine, explains whether it can be used in children, and lists possible off-label Nasalide uses.
The recommended Nasalide dosage for adults is two sprays in each nostril twice daily. This segment of the eMedTV library also includes Nasalide dosing guidelines for children and offers helpful information on when and how to use the nasal spray.
Nasalide is not likely to interact with other medications. As this eMedTV page explains, Nasalide drug interactions are unlikely to occur because the allergy medicine comes in the form of a nasal spray that is not fully absorbed into the bloodstream.
If allergy symptoms do not improve within three weeks of using Nasalide, contact your doctor. This eMedTV page offers other important Nasalide warnings and precautions, and provides a list of possible side effects or complications that may occur.
While it is possible to take too much Nasalide, this is unlikely in most circumstances. This eMedTV page explains what to expect from a Nasalide overdose, discusses the dangers of long-term overdose, and lists treatment options that are available.
It is not fully understood whether Nasalide is safe to use during pregnancy. This eMedTV article offers more information on Nasalide and pregnancy, and describes the complications that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant animals.
Nasalide is not likely to cause problems in breastfeeding women, but the full risks are unknown. This eMedTV page discusses Nasalide and breastfeeding in detail, explains the potential effects, and stresses discussing the issue with your doctor.
Generic Nasalide products are either called "flunisolide nasal solution" or "flunisolide nasal spray." This eMedTV resource offers more information on generic Nasalide and briefly explains the difference between Nasalide and Nasarel.
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