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This is a nasal steroid that works directly on nasal tissue to reduce swelling and inflammation. It is used to treat nasal itching, runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion and sneezing associated with allergic rhinitis.
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tri-Nasal
Uses
This is a nasal steroid that works directly on nasal tissue to reduce swelling and inflammation. It is used to treat nasal itching, runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion and sneezing associated with allergic rhinitis.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
- Avoid freezing.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
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Tri-Nasal - triamcinolone |
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Tri-Nasal* - triamcinolone |
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How To Use
- To get the most benefit from Tri-Nasal, make sure you understand how to use the nasal spray properly.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist to demonstrate the correct way to use a nasal spray.
- Shake well before using.
- The medication must reach the nasal tissue to be effective.
- Therefore, blow your nose to clear the nasal passage before using the medication.
- If passages are blocked, a nasal decongestant may be used first (for a maximum of 3 to 5 days) to open the passages allowing proper penetration of the medication.
- Be sure to aim spray away from the middle of the nose, that is, away from the nasal septum and toward the inflamed areas inside the nasal passages.
- Use Tri-Nasal exactly as prescribed.
- It must be used routinely to be effective.
- Do not increase your dose or use this more frequently than directed without your doctor s approval.
- It may take a few days before the benefits of the medication are noticed.
- If after 2 to 3 weeks no improvement in symptoms is noticed, consult your doctor.
- Use Tri-Nasal with caution if sores or injuries are present in the nasal passages.
Side Effects
- Tri-Nasal may cause irritation, stinging, burning, or dryness of the nasal passages.
- Sneezing, nosebleed, headache, lightheadedness, loss of taste, throat irritation or nausea may also occur.
- If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Unlikely but report promptly: persistent nose or throat irritation/soreness, white patchy areas.
- Very unlikely but report promptly: broken or damaged nasal membranes, unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness, vision changes.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tri-Nasal should be used with caution if the following medical conditions exist: glaucoma, herpes-type infection of the eye, infection, recent nasal surgery or existing nasal sores, liver disease, tuberculosis, underactive thyroid, allergies to corticosteroids.
- Though very unlikely, it is possible Tri-Nasal will be absorbed into your bloodstream.
- This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment.
- This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries.
- This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of Tri-Nasal.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Caution is advised in children as Tri-Nasal may affect growth patterns.
- Consult child s doctor.
- Tri-Nasal should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is unknown if this form of triamcinolone is excreted into breast milk.
- Other dosage forms of triamcinolone are excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of: other nasal products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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