Rhinocort Aqua is a prescription nasal spray used to treat seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV resource discusses specific uses for the drug, explains how to use the nasal spray, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Sore throat, cough, and nosebleeds are the most common side effects of Rhinocort Aqua. This eMedTV resource describes other possible Rhinocort Aqua side effects and includes a list of potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Rhinocort Aqua is used for the treatment of both perennial and seasonal nasal allergy symptoms. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of the medicine in detail and also lists possible off-label Rhinocort Aqua uses.
The suggested Rhinocort Aqua dosage for adults and children over age six is one spray in each nostril daily. This eMedTV segment discusses Rhinocort Aqua dosing in more detail and offers information on when and how to use the medication.
A number of drugs may interact with Rhinocort Aqua, including certain antibiotics or antifungals. This eMedTV Web page lists other medicines that can cause Rhinocort Aqua drug interactions and explains what may happen when these drugs are combined.
Before using Rhinocort Aqua, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This eMedTV page explains what else your doctor should know about and lists Rhinocort Aqua warnings and precautions that you should understand before using the drug.
Taking large doses of Rhinocort Aqua for long periods of time may cause serious side effects. As this eMedTV page explains, however, a short-term Rhinocort Aqua overdose does not appear to be dangerous and is not likely to cause problems.
Studies suggest that Rhinocort Aqua is most likely safe to use during pregnancy. This article from the eMedTV archives discusses Rhinocort Aqua and pregnancy in more detail, describing the problems that were seen in animals that were given the drug.
Rhinocort Aqua passes through breast milk in nursing women. This section from the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Rhinocort Aqua and breastfeeding, and explains why the drug does pass through breast milk.
As soon as the patent for Rhinocort Aqua expires in 2017, generic versions of the drug may be available. This eMedTV article describes generic Rhinocort Aqua in more detail and further explains when it may become available on the market.
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