Rhinocort
Budesonide inhaler for hay fever and nasal polyps. It reduces inflammation in the nasal passages.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Budesonide
- Route
- Nasal use
- Form
- Inhaler
- Strengths
- 100mcg · 200mcg
This listing uses Rhinocort as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Rhinocort vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Rhinocort details
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis · Nasal Polyps
- Alternative names
- budesonide
- Therapeutic class
- Nasal Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to budesonide
- Minor side effects
- nasal irritation; sneezing; headache
- Moderate side effects
- epistaxis; throat irritation; nasal dryness
- Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Administration route
- Nasal use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Serious side effects
nasal septal perforation, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Budesonide inhaler for hay fever and nasal polyps. It reduces inflammation in the nasal passages.
Mechanism of action
Exerts local anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting inflammatory cell migration and reducing local vascular swelling.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Rhinocort is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Budesonide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.