It is given as a spray in the nose to treat the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis in adults and children 2 years of age and over. Nasal symptoms of allergy include sneezing, itching, and having a blocked, stuffy or runny nose.

You should only spray Nasacort (triamcinolone acetonide) into your nostrils one time each day. The medication should help relieve your allergy symptoms for up to 24 hours. Spraying Nasacort (triamcinolone acetonide) more than once a day can put you at higher risk for side effects such as sore throat and nosebleeds.

Directions

Serious side effects of Nasacort

• Body aches or pain.
• chills.
• congestion.
• diarrhea.
• dryness or soreness of the throat.
• fever.
• general feeling of discomfort or illness.
• headache.

Don't use a spray more than once every 12 hours, or longer than 3 days.

If needed, the dose may be increased to 440 mcg per day (55 mcg/spray) either as once-a-day dosage or divided up to four times a day, i.e., twice a day (two sprays/nostril), or four times a day (one spray/nostril).

Nasacort AQ (triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray is a nasal (for the nose) steroid used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever. Nasacort AQ is available in generic form.

When used at bedtime, Nasacort Allergy 24HR also may help relieve sleep issues that arise due to allergies.

Nasacort AQ (triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray is a nasal (for the nose) steroid used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever. Nasacort AQ is available in generic form.

Use only as directed. Wipe nozzle clean after use. To spray, squeeze bottle quickly and firmly. Spray 2 or 3 times in each nostril, but not more often than every 10 to 12 hours.

Nasal steroids sprays (Flonase®, Nasocort®, Nasonex®, etc. ) are safe to use on a daily basis and are now largely over-the-counter. These sprays are non-addictive and typically do not cause any long term changes to the nasal passages.

TRIAMCINOLONE (trye am SIN oh lone) treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. It works by decreasing inflammation in your nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.