Brand Name
Rhinocort Turbuhaler
Common Name
budesonide nasal turbuhaler
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02035324 | RHINOCORT TURBUHALER 100µG/DOSE |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Budesonide nasal turbuhaler is a corticosteroid that is used for the treatment of seasonal allergic, perennial (year-round), and vasomotor (caused by too many or over-sensitive blood vessels in the nose) rhinitis that has not responded to usual therapies. It works to relieve the symptoms of rhinitis (e.g., stuffy nose and runny nose) by reducing inflammation in the nasal passages.
Budesonide is also used to treat nasal polyps and prevent recurrences of nasal polyps after surgery to remove polyps. The effects of treatment with budesonide nasal turbuhaler may be noticed 2 to 3 days after treatment has started but it may take up to 2 weeks for some people to see a difference.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are using this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
For treatment of rhinitis, the usual starting dose for adults and children over 6 years is 2 applications into each nostril in the morning. After the symptoms have been brought under control, the smallest amount necessary to control the symptoms should be used. Treatment of seasonal rhinitis should, if possible, start before the exposure to allergens.
The usual dose for treatment and prevention of nasal polyps is one application into each nostril twice daily, in the morning and evening.
To use the turbuhaler:
- Hold it upright with the grip downwards.
- To load the turbuhaler with a dose, turn the grip as far as it will go in one direction and then back to the original position. The "click" means that the turbuhaler is ready to use.
- Breathe out, but do not breath out through the turbuhaler.
- Place the nasal adapter so the nostril fits tightly around the adapter and block the opposite nostril with a finger.
- Sniff quickly and forcefully.
- Remove the turbuhaler from your nose before breathing out.
- Repeat the above steps for each dose and each nostril.
If you accidentally drop, shake, or breathe out into the turbuhaler after it is loaded, the dose will be lost. If this happens, load a new dose and inhale it. You may not taste or feel the medication when inhaling, but you will receive the medication if you follow the instructions provided by your health care professional or in the package insert.
If you are not sure how the use the turbuhaler, speak with your your physician, pharmacist, or other health professional .
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If you are using this medication for rhinitis and you miss a dose but remember within 12 hours, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular schedule. If it is more than 12 hours when you remember, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you are using this medication for nasal polyps and you miss a dose but remember within 6 hours, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular schedule. If it is more than 6 hours when you remember, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. Always replace the cover after using this medication.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each dry powder inhaler contains 200 doses of micronized budesonide 100 µg/dose. Each inhalation from Turbuhaler will provide 100 µg of budesonide active substance; no additives or carrier substances are included. Nonmedicinal ingredients: none.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Budesonide nasal turbuhaler should not be used by anyone who:
- is allergic to budesonide or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- is under 6 years of age
- has active or quiescent (dormant) tuberculosis
- has an untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral infection
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