Budenase AQ nasal spray (Generic Budesonide) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Budenase AQ nasal spray is Budesonide. Budesonide is a white to off-white, odorless powder that is practically insoluble in water sparingly soluble in ethanol, and freely soluble in chloroform. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Budesonide
Budenase AQ Nasal Spray manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India is an effective treatment for seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years and older. Rhinocort Aqua which has the active ingredient Budesonide is also sold as Budesonide Nasal Spray, Rhinocort Aqua, Rhinocort and Rhinosol.
Budenase AQ nasal spray (Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray ) - Uses
Budesonide in the form of Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray is used to treat nasal symptoms of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis. Budenase AQ Nasal Spray is also indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps.
Budenase AQ nasal spray (Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray ) - Preparations
Budenase AQ nasal spray is available as Aqueous intranasal spray that contains 150 metered doses. Each spray delivers 100 micrograms of Budesonide.
Budenase Aqueous nasal spray (Generic Rhinocort Aqua) - Storage Requirements
Budenase Aqueous nasal spray is to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Budenase AQ Nasal Spray (Generic Budesonide Nasal Spray) - Contraindications
Budesonide aqueous nasal spray is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Budesonide or to any of its inactive ingredients.
Special care is needed in patients with fungal and viral infections of the airways and in patients with lung tuberculosis. The patient should be informed that the full effect of Budesonide Nasal Spray is not achieved until after a few days treatment. Growth retardation has been reported in children receiving nasal corticosteroids at licensed doses.
Budenase AQ Nasal Spray - Dosage
The recommended dosage for Budenase AQ Nasal Spray is as follows:
Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis - Adults and Children (6 years of age and older)
Initially, two sprays in each nostril every morning. For maintenance, one spray in each nostril once daily.
Polyps - Adults and Children (6 years of age and older)
One spray in each nostril, morning and evening, for up to 3 months. Not recommended below 6 years of age.
Side Effects Of Budenase AQ Nasal Spray (Generic Rhinocort Aqua)
The most common side effects of Budenase AQ Nasal Spray (Generic Rhinocort Aqua) are epistaxis, pharyngitis, bronchospasm. coughing, nasal irritation.
In case recommended doses are exceeded, or if individuals are particularly sensitive, symptoms of hypercorticism, i.e., Cushing's syndrome, could occur.
Rarely occuring side effects that reported from postmarketing experience include nasal septum perforation, pharynx disorders (throat irritation, throat pain, swollen throat, burning throat, and itchy throat), angio-oedema, anosmia, and palpitations. Cases of growth suppression have been reported for intranasal corticosteroids,including Budenase Aqueous Nasal Spray.
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