Benacort Nasal Spray warnings

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly before using Benacort Nasal Spray.

Do not use Benacort Nasal Spray if:

• You are allergic to any of its ingredients
• You are under 18 years of age

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before using Benacort Nasal Spray if any of the following apply:

• You have an infection or ulcers in your nose
• You have recently had surgery or suffered an injury to your nose
• Have tuberculosis or a chest infection
• Are currently taking any antifungal medicines (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• Are taking any steroid tablets, including contraceptives
• Are taking oestrogen
• If your symptoms have not improved after 14 days of treatment

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken, or are intending to take any other medicines. Particularly, corticosteroid medicines, which include asthma inhalers, eczema creams, nasal sprays, injections, tablets, and eye/nose drops.

Do not use Benacort Nasal Spray for longer than 3 months.

Benacort Nasal Spray in pregnancy & breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

If you get pregnant while using this nasal spray, talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away.

How to use Benacort Nasal Spray

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.

Do not use more than two sprays into each nostril in a day. Do not use it continuously for more than 1 month.

To use the spray, please follow the directions below. You can find more information in the Patient Information Leaflet.

1. Blow your nose. Shake the bottle. Remove the protective cap
2. Hold the bottle upright with a finger on either side of the applicator nozzle
3. Put the tip of the nozzle into your nostril. 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
4. Wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the protective cap. Store the bottle in an upright position

Benacort Nasal Spray ingredients

Active ingredient: budesonide. This nasal spray contains 64 micrograms of budesonide in each spray.

Inactive ingredients: disodium edetate, potassium sorbate (E202), glucose (anhydrous), microcrystalline cellulose (E460), carboxymethylcellulose sodium (E466), polysorbate 80 (E433), hydrochloric acid and purified water.

Benacort Nasal Spray side effects

The most commonly experienced side effects when using benacort Nasal Spray are:

• Irritation of the nose or throat
• Nosebleeds

If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you experience visual disturbance or any signs of an infection (such as a persistent fever) while using Benacort, you should consult your GP or pharmacist: