Rhinocort Aqua Nasal Spray (Budesonide) belongs to the family of medications known as corticosteroids. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Rhinocort Aqua is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. It is also used to treat nasal polyps, prevent new polyps from appearing and prevent recurrences of nasal polyps after surgery to remove polyps.

Manufacturer Information

We currently have the brand from Canada manufactured by AstraZeneca and the generic from New Zealand and India. Rhinocort is an aerosol nasal spray, available as a meter-dosed inhaler, strengths of 64 mcg/120 dose. The generic Budesonide nasal comes in 50 mcg/200 dose and 100 mcg/150 dose.

Call your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects:

• Severe or ongoing nose bleed;
• Sores in the nose that won’t heat;
• Wheezing, trouble breathing;
• Vision problems;
• Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms

Less serious side effects of budesonide nasal may include:

• Dry or sore throat, cough;
• Irritation in your nose;
• Pain, swelling, burning, itching, or irritation in your throat;
• Sores or white patches inside or around your nose

You should not use Rhinocort Aqua if you are allergic to budesonide. This medication can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Before you use this medication, tell your doctor if you have been sick or had an infection of any kind. You may not be able to use Rhinocort Aqua until you are well. Rhinocort Aqua is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is unknown whether budesonide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Rhinocort Aqua without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. There may be an interaction between budesonide and other medications such as antifungal agents, other corticosteroids, and ritonavir.