What is triamcinolone nasal?
Triamcinolone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Triamcinolone nasal (for the nose) is used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever.
Triamcinolone nasal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about triamcinolone nasal?
Do not use this medication in a child under 2 years old without the advice of a doctor. Some brands of triamcinolone nasal are not made for use in children.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to triamcinolone.
Before using triamcinolone nasal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have tuberculosis, asthma, a history of glaucoma or cataracts, any type of infection, or if you have had recent surgery or injury to your nose.
It may take up to a week before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment, or if they get worse any time during treatment.
Triamcinolone nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medicine.
Do not stop using triamcinolone nasal suddenly or you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk with your doctor about using less and less of the medication before stopping completely.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using triamcinolone nasal?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to triamcinolone.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a triamcinolone dose adjustment or special tests:
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether triamcinolone nasal will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether triamcinolone nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Triamcinolone nasal can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication.
Do not use this medication in a child under 2 years old without the advice of a doctor. Some brands of triamcinolone nasal are not made for use in children.