Aerosol nasal de budesonida

About budesonide nasal spray

Budesonide nasal spray is used to prevent or ease rhinitis. This is a condition where the inside of your nose becomes inflamed and irritated. Common symptoms include sneezing, a blocked or congested nose, a runny nose (watery discharge), and an itchy nose. It is commonly caused by allergies, such as hay fever. Budesonide belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It reduces inflammation and swelling and so relieves the congestion, itching, sneezing, irritation and discomfort of rhinitis. Budesonide nasal spray is prescribable by a doctor. You can also buy smaller packs at a pharmacy, without a prescription, for the treatment of hay fever.

Budesonide nasal spray is also prescribed as a treatment for nasal polyps. Polyps are small growths inside the nose that can cause symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis.

Before using budesonide nasal spray

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using budesonide, it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• Si tiene una infección en la nariz.

• Si se ha sometido recientemente a alguna intervención quirúrgica en la nariz.

• Si tiene tuberculosis (TB).

• Si estás embarazada. Esto se debe a que, mientras espera un bebé, sólo debe tomar medicamentos por recomendación de un médico.

• If it is intended for a child. Budesonide is suitable for children over the age of 12, but only if it has been prescribed by a doctor.

• Si toma o utiliza otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

How to use budesonide nasal spray

1. Lee las instrucciones del fabricante para asegurarte de que sabes cómo utilizar el pulverizador.

2. Shake the bottle and remove the protective cap. (Before you use the spray for the first time, activate the spray a few times until you can see a fine mist in the air.)

3. Suénese suavemente la nariz para despejarla.

4. Cierre una fosa nasal colocando un dedo contra un lado de la nariz. A continuación, con la otra mano, pon un dedo a cada lado de la boquilla de la botella e introduce la boquilla en la fosa nasal abierta. Intenta mantener la botella en posición vertical.

5. Activate the spray by pushing down on the collar around the bottle. Repeat if you are using two sprays for each dose.

6. Repita el paso anterior en la otra fosa nasal.

7. Limpia la boquilla con un pañuelo de papel limpio y vuelve a colocar el tapón. (Si la boquilla se obstruye, puedes extraerla de la botella y enjuagarla con agua tibia).
   

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Antes de iniciar el tratamiento, lea el prospecto impreso del fabricante que se encuentra en el interior del envase. Le indicará paso a paso cómo utilizar el spray y le proporcionará una lista completa de los efectos secundarios que puede experimentar con su uso.

• When you first start using budesonide, it is usual to use either two sprays into each nostril each morning, or one spray into each nostril twice a day. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you which is right for you. Once your symptoms are controlled, you may be advised to reduce this to just one spray into both nostrils once a day. Treatment with budesonide may be continued for up to three months, but your doctor will advise you how long is right for you.

• Si utiliza el espray para la fiebre del heno, su médico puede recomendarle que empiece a utilizarlo 2 ó 3 semanas antes de que empiece la temporada de la fiebre del heno. Esto se debe a que se necesitan unos días de tratamiento antes de sentir el efecto completo, por lo que empezar antes de que aumente el recuento de polen ayudará a prevenir la aparición de síntomas.

• Try to remember to use budesonide spray regularly, even if your symptoms are controlled. If you forget a dose at your usual time, take it as soon as you remember unless your next dose is due. If your next dose is due then have the dose which is due and leave out the forgotten one. Do not 'double up' to make up for a missed dose.

• Do not use the spray more often, or for a longer period of time, than is recommended by your doctor or pharmacist. This could increase the risk of side-effects.

Can budesonide nasal spray cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with budesonide nasal spray. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet inside your pack. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que considere que puede deberse al aerosol, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.

How to store budesonide nasal spray

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Store the spray upright in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

• Check the label for how long you can use budesonide spray once it has been opened. Do not use or store the spray for longer than this time.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos