- Allergic rhinitis:
- Adults: 2 actuations in each nostril per day
- Adults: 2 actuations in each nostril per day
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- 2-5 yrs: 1 actuation in each nostril per day
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- 6-11 yrs: 1-2 actuations in each nostril per day
- Start 1 actuation in each nostril OD
- Max: 2 actuations in each nostril/day
- 6-11 yrs: 1-2 actuations in each nostril per day
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- >12 yrs: 1-2 actuations in each nostril per day
- Start 2 actuations in each nostril OD
- Max: 2 actuations in each nostril/day
- >12 yrs: 1-2 actuations in each nostril per day
- Nasal spray:
- 55mcg/spray
- Discontinue after 3 weeks if no improvement
- Shake well before use
- Before using for first time, prime pump by releasing 5 sprays into air away from face
- If not used for >2 weeks, repeat priming by releasing 1 spray into air before using
- Consider use of a nasal vasoconstrictor for 2 to 3 days before initiating therapy in patients with excessive nasal mucous secretion or nasal mucosa edema
Corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties
It inhibits multiple inflammatory cytokines; produces multiple glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects.
- Pharyngitis
- Epistaxis
- Cough
- Headache
- Vomiting (peds pts)
- Asthma (peds pts)
- Infection (peds pts)
- Otitis media (peds pts)
- Sinusitis (peds pts)
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Unhealed nasal wound or ulcer
- Desmopressin
- Ritodrine
- Ceritinib
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Use with caution |
| Breastfeeding | Not recommended; can be passed to breast milk |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortin | 50mcg/spray | Nasal Spray | 100D | Dolopharma Healthcare | Dolopharma Healthcare |