Butacort Nasal Spray

Budesonide Nasal Spray

50 micrograms (�g) per spray

What Butacort is used for and how it works

Your Butacort nasal spray contains budesonide. It belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids, frequently referred to as 'steroids'. They are not anabolic steroids that are sometimes misused by athletes.

Butacort is normally used to prevent and treat allergic rhinitis (including hayfever), which is an inflammation or swelling of the nose lining. This is often, but not always, due to an allergy to something in the air. It works by reducing the swelling and irritation in the lining of the nose. It relieves the symptoms of blocked nose, runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing.

Your physician or pharmacist, however, may recommend butacort for another purpose.

When you must not Butacort

Do not use Butacort if:

• You are allergic to budesonide or any other ingredients listed at the end of this page.
• You bleed easily or have recurring nose bleeds.
• You have a severe infection, especially thrush, in your nose.

Before you start to use Butacort

Tell your physician or pharmacist if:

• You are allergic to other corticosteroid medicines or any other substances.
• You are taking other corticosteroids by mouth or inhalation (including some asthma prevention inhalers).
• You have tuberculosis.
• You have recently had an injury or surgery to your nose.
• You have ulceration in your nose.
• You are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast feeding.

How to use Butacort properly

1. Shake the bottle well before use. Remove the dust cap from the nasal applicator.
2. Remove the dust cap.
3. Hold the nasal spray as shown. Prime the pump by firmly pressing downwards on the white collar. Repeat until a fine spray is produced. The nasal spray is now ready for use. It will not require repriming unless infrequently used or disassembled.
4. Prime the pump.
5. Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils. Tilt your head forward slightly, close one nostril and carefully insert the nasal applicator into the other nostril.
6. Insert the applicator into the nostril.
7. Holding the bottle upright, press firmly downwards once or twice on the white collar to deliver the number of sprays required. Breathe gently inwards through the nostril.
8. Press downwards on the white collar.
9. Then breathe out through your mouth.
10. Repeat the procedure in the other nostril.
11. Replace the dust cap.

Cleaning your applicator

Remove the dust cap, press gently upwards on the white collar and the nasal applicator will come free. Wash the applicator and dust cap under luke warm water. Dry and replace.

If the nasal applicator becomes blocked, remove the dust cap, unscrew the pump mechanism from the bottle and soak it in warm water for a few minutes. Rinse under luke warm water, dry and reassemble on the bottle. Do not attempt to unblock the applicator with a pin or other sharp object.

How much to use

The usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years is initially one or two sprays into each nostril twice a day (morning and night), then after 2 to 3 days, one spray into each nostril twice a day. Do not use Butacort for children under 12 years of age without first consulting with a physician.

Your physician may tell you to use different doses to these. If so, follow their instructions.

Use Butacort as directed. Do not use more sprays or spray more often than recommended.

Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.

How long to use it

It usually takes 2 to 3 days before you notice any improvement in your symptoms.

If you suffer from hayfever, you should start your treatment just before the hayfever season to prevent symptoms from starting.

If hayfever symptoms do not improve within 7 days of treatment, see your physician.

Do not use for more than 6 months unless instructed by your physician or pharmacist.

Side effects

Tell your physician or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are using Butacort. Butacort helps most people with rhinitis, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. These effects are usually mild and last only for a short time.

All medicines can have some unwanted effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.

Tell your physician if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

• Nose irritation.
• Itching or sore throat.
• Dry nose or mouth.
• Sneezing after spraying.
• Increased amount of sputum.
• Cough.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Tiredness.

These are all mild side effects of Butacort.

Tell your physician immediately if you think you have developed:

• An ulcer (open wound) in your nose
• Swelling of the face, tongue or back of the throat.
• Signs and symptoms of infection such as:
  • Fever, nasal or facial pain or swelling.
  • Purulent (i.e. pus-containing or discoloured nasal discharge.
  • Bleeding from the nose.
  • Acute eye pain or visual disturbance.

These may be rare but serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention.

Studies have shown that budesonide may cause growth reduction in children.

The list of side effects mentioned above is not complete. Tell your physician if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.

List of ingredients

Your medicine is in the form of a liquid nasal spray in a glass bottle, which delivers an accurate measured spray. Each spray contains 50 micrograms (�g) of the active ingredient budesonide.

The liquid also contains disodium edetate, dispersible cellulose, glucose (anhydrous), hydrochloric acid, polysorbate, purified water and the preservative potassium sorbate.

Delivery Time: 7-14 Days