For the short term prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever)

For the short term prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever).

Active Ingredient: budesonide 50mcg per spray; 200 sprays per pack.

Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine.

Purpose/Usage: For the short term prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever).

Dosage: Adults and children over 12 years: Initially One or Two sprays into each nostril twice a day, then after 2 to 3 days, One spray into each nostril twice a day.

Warnings: Do not use butacort if you have a severe nasal or sinus infection, have re-occurring nasal bleeding or haemorrhagic diathesis. Do not use butacort for children under 12 years of age, without first consulting with your doctor. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other corticosteroid medication, consult with your doctor before using butacort. If you have recently had an injury or surgery to your nose, or problems with ulceration in your nose, consult with your doctor before using butacort. If you experience acute eye pain or visual disturbance, consult with your doctor. If you develop signs or symptoms of infection such as fever, nasal or facial pain or swelling, discoloured or purulent (pus containing) nasal discharge or bleeding from the nose, consult your doctor. Do not exceed the stated number of sprays each day. If your hayfever symptoms have not improved within 7 days of using butacort, consult with your doctor. Do not use butacort for more than 6 months except on medical advice. Do not use butacort if you have an allergy to Budesonide. Keep all medicines out of reach of children. Please read the enclosed leaflet.