Based on data from inhaled budesonide and the fact budesonide exhibits linear PK properties within the therapeutic dosage intervals after nasal, inhaled, oral and rectal administrations at therapeutic doses of budesonide, exposure to the breast-fed child is anticipated to be low. Since the reclassification of other corticosteroid nasal sprays, no additional safety concerns have been raised as a result of their availability as GSL products. 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 Additional risk minimisation measures have been added to the RMP to reflect the GSL classification including: 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 buy budesonide nasal spray without a prescription, you can use it less often once your symptoms are under control. For example, you might go from using 2 sprays twice a day to just 1 spray twice a day. Budesonide nasal spray is available on prescription for adults and children aged 6 years old and over. You can also buy it from pharmacies and shops for adults aged 18 years old and over.

Results from prospective epidemiological studies and from worldwide post marketing experience indicate no increased risk for overall congenital malformations from the use of inhaled or intranasal budesonide during early pregnancy. Concomitant treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis may sometimes be necessary to counteract eye symptoms caused by the allergy. If you forget to use your spray, use it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. If this happens, skip the missed dose and have your next one at the usual time.

You'll usually use the spray once or twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. The usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril. If you take too many doses of Benacort® Hayfever Relief, talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away.If you do not feel Benacort Nasal Spray is providing you with adequate relief within 7 days you should discuss this with a doctor or pharmacist. You should not use this medication continuously for longer than 1 month. Always read the label. Ask your pharmacist for advice. At the recommended dosage, BENADRYL ® products do not cause drowsiness in the majority of sufferers. The systemic availability of budesonide from this medicine, with reference to the metered dose is 33%. In adults, the maximal plasma concentration after administration of 256 micrograms budesonide from this medicine is 0.64 nM and is reached within 0.7 hours. The AUC after administration of 256 micrograms budesonide from this medicine is 2.7 nmol.h/L in adults.