Benacort Hayfever Relief for Adults Allergy Nasal Spray 64 Micrograms

This nasal spray is used to treat adults with inflammation in the nose caused by an allergy to pollen (hayfever). Symptoms may include sneezing, and/or a runny, itchy or blocked nose.

Suitable for adults 18 years + including the elderly.

How to use

Use only in the nose. Shake before use.

• Adults including Elderly: Two sprays into each nostril once a day only, may be reduced to one spray into each nostril per day if symptoms are controlled.
• Do not use continuously for more than one month without consulting your doctor.
• Do not use in children and adolescents under 18 years.
• Do not use more than two sprays in each nostril in a day.
• Do not use if you are taking HIV medicines.
• Do not use if you have ever had a bad reaction to Budesonide or any other ingredients in this medicine.

Hazards and Cautions

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms have not improved after using the spray for 7 days.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have tuberculosis (TB), a chest infection, chicken pox or measles or have been in contact with somebody who has TB, chicken pox or measles.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

Storage

• Do not store above 30°C.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Keep the bottle in an upright position.
• Use within two months of opening.

Precautions

This is a medicine; consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or if you suffer from allergies.

Active ingredients

• Budesonide

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Each spray contains: 64 micrograms of budesonide.
• Also contains: disodium edetate, microcrystalline cellulose (E460), carboxymethylcellulose sodium (E466), glucose anhydrous, hydrochloric acid, polysorbate 80 (E433), purified water and the preservative potassium sorbate (E202).