Benacort 64 Micrograms Nasal Spray 10ml 120 spray (P) (A)

Benacort 64mcg Nasal Spray contains a medicine called budesonide. This belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, which help to reduce and prevent inflammation.

Benacort 64mcg Nasal Spray is used to treat the symptoms of allergies to such things as pollen (hay fever) including sneezing, a runny, itchy or blocked-up nose. Regular use of this nasal spray can reduce inflammation in the nose and help prevent these symptoms.

Suitable for:

It is suitable for adults aged 18 years and over.

How to use:

Adults aged 18 years and over: Do not use more than two sprays into each nostril in a day.

• Using the nasal spray once a day: The recommended dose is two sprays into each nostril in the morning. If your symptoms improve, reduce this to one spray into each nostril in the morning.
• Using the nasal spray twice a day: If you prefer, you can use one spray into each nostril every morning and evening. If your symptoms improve, reduce this to one spray into each nostril in the morning.

Using Benacort 64mcg Nasal Spray:

• Blow your nose. Shake the bottle. Remove the protective cap.
• Hold the bottle as shown in the patient information leaflet.
• Put the tip of the nozzle into your nostril, as shown. Direct the nozzle to the side of the nose, and away from the middle of the nose (the ‘nasal septum’). Spray once (or twice if using the nasal spray once a day). Use the spray in the other nostril in the same way. Note, you do not need to breathe in at the same time as you spray.
• Wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the protective cap. Store the bottle in an upright position.

When to start using the nasal spray: Try to start using this nasal spray before you come into, contact with whatever causes the allergy. For example, if it is a particular type of pollen that causes your hay fever, use this nasal spray before and during the time when you are exposed to it.

How long to use the nasal spray for: Use this nasal spray regularly. Keep using it until you are no longer exposed to whatever is causing your allergy. The full effect of treatments like this nasal spray are not achieved until after a few days of treatment. You therefore may not notice any effects for the first few days.

If your symptoms are not controlled after 14 days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use this nasal spray continuously for longer than 3 months.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions:

• Benacort 64mcg Nasal Spray may cause blurred vision. If affected, do not drive or operate any machinery.
• 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 breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects:

Nasal irritation (sneezing, dry nose, or stinging in your nose). These can happen straight after using this nasal spray, nose bleeds and muscle cramps.

Storage:

• Do not store above 30°C.
• Do not freeze or store in the fridge.
• Store the bottle in an upright position.
• Use within 2 months of opening the bottle.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients:

64 micrograms of budesonide in each spray.

⚠️ Safety information

Caution: Use only as directed. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs wash out immediately with warm water. If irritation occurs discontinue use. As we are always looking to improve our products, our formulations change from time to time, so please always check the product packaging before use.