Rhinocort Information
Rhinocort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Spray. Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Rhinocort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Rhinocort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Rhinocort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Rhinocort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Rhinocort has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Rhinocort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rhinocort contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Rhinocort with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rhinocort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Rhinocort Benefits & Uses
Rhinocort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Rhinocort Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Rhinocort Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rhinocort is used -
Severe
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Shaking hands or tremor
Moderate
- Nausea or vomiting
- Adrenal insufficiency
Mild
- Throat Irritation
- Headache
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Rhinocort Related Warnings
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Is the use of Rhinocort safe for pregnant women?
Rhinocort is safe for pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Rhinocort safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Rhinocort. It should only be taken after medical advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Rhinocort on the Kidneys?
Rhinocort may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Rhinocort on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rhinocort on the liver have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Rhinocort on the Heart?
Rhinocort may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Rhinocort with Other Drugs
Rhinocort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Rhinocort Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rhinocort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Infections
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Osteoporosis
Frequently asked Questions about Rhinocort
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Is this Rhinocort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rhinocort has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rhinocort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rhinocort only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Rhinocort for mental disorders.
No
Rhinocort Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Rhinocort
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Rhinocort together with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Rhinocort
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rhinocort with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 356-366
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Entocort® Ec (budesonide)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pulmicort Respules™ (budesonide)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 356-366
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Entocort® Ec (budesonide)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pulmicort Respules™ (budesonide)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 356-366
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Entocort® Ec (budesonide)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pulmicort Respules™ (budesonide)
