What BUDENASE AQ is used for?

It is used,

• to treat and prevent the effects of allergies, such as hay fever, and inflammation inside the nose (rhinitis)
• to treat small growths inside the nose (nasal polyps)

Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine such as:

• itraconazole or ketoconazole used to treat fungal infections
• steroid medicines
• oestrogens and contraceptive steroids

• Always use this medicine exactly your doctor has told you

Allergies such as hay fever

• The usual dose for adults and older people is two sprays into each nostril in the morning or one spray of into each nostril every morning and evening
• It is important to use this medicine regularly

Nasal polyps

• The usual dose is one spray of this medicine into each nostril every morning and evening
• Treatment for allergies such as hay fever and for nasal polyps can continue for up to 3 months

Instructions for use

Priming the nozzle

• Before using this medicine for the first time, you must prime the nozzle (that is,fill it with the medicine)
• To do this: Shake the bottle and remove the protective cap
• Hold the bottle upright
• Pump the nozzle up and down several times (5 to 10 times), spraying into the air until you see an even mist
• The priming effect remains for about 24 hours
• If you leave a gap of more than a day before the next dose, you will need to prime the nozzle again
• This time spray it into the air just once

Using BUDENASE AQ

• Blow your nose, shake the bottle and remove the protective cap
• Hold the bottle as shown in the picture
• Put the tip of the nozzle into your nostril
• Spray once (or more if the doctor has told you to)
• 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
• Wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the protective cap

Cleaning the nozzle

• Clean it if you notice that the spray is not coming out as it should
• Remove the plastic nozzle with a clean tissue and wash it in warm (not hot) water
• Rinse the nozzle thoroughly, dry it and then replace it on the top of the bottle
• Never try to unblock the nozzle by using a pin or other sharp object
• Prime the nozzle again (by filling it with medicine) before use

If you use more BUDENASE AQ

• If you use more BUDENASE AQ, talk to your doctor straight away

If you forget to use BUDENASE AQ

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop using BUDENASE AQ

• Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to