Rhinocort
Budesonide 100mcg nasal spray, listed as Rhinocort, for allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies — a corticosteroid that calms inflammation in the nose, in packs of one, three or six bottles.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Budesonide
- Route
- Nasal
- Form
- Nasal Spray
- Strengths
- 100mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Allergic rhinitis · Seasonal allergies
- Therapeutic Class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological Class
- Glucocorticoid
- Minor Side Effects
- Nasal irritation, Sneezing
- Moderate Side Effects
- Sore throat, Nosebleeds
- Dosage Forms
- Nasal Spray
- Administration Route
- Nasal
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours for initial benefit
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Keep container upright in a cool place, away from extreme heat.
- Drug Interactions
- Ketoconazole, Ritonavir
- Age Restrictions
- Consult a physician for paediatric use.
What you will receive
Rhinocort is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Rhinocort.
- The same active ingredient (Budesonide) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
What Rhinocort strengths and pack sizes can I buy?
You can buy generic budesonide 100mcg nasal sprays in packs of 1, 3 or 6. The pack contains generic budesonide, not the original Rhinocort. Larger packs cost less per nasal spray.
How is Rhinocort delivered to Hong Kong?
Generic budesonide nasal sprays ship in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing outside about the contents. If a parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free, or the order is refunded if that is not possible. Very large orders over 120 units may be split into several parcels.
What other names is budesonide sold under?
Rhinocort and Pulmicort are brand names of budesonide, which is also sold as Cortiment, Entocort and Uceris. Here, budesonide can be bought online as generic Rhinocort, and also as generic Pulmicort and budesonide caps capsules. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Rhinocort take to work?
Some people notice less sneezing within a day, but a blocked nose usually needs several days of daily spraying before it opens up properly. The spray builds its effect in the nasal lining, so give it about a week of steady use before deciding it is not helping.
Is Rhinocort the same as Pulmicort?
Both contain budesonide, but they are made for different places. Rhinocort is a nasal spray that treats the nose in allergic rhinitis; Pulmicort is an inhaler that delivers budesonide to the lungs for asthma and COPD. The two are used in different ways and at different strengths.
Can I use Rhinocort with an antihistamine?
Yes, and many people do through the pollen season. An antihistamine tablet starts on sneezing, itching and a runny nose within about an hour, while the spray takes days to build up but does more for a blocked nose. Each covers what the other does less well.
What does 100mcg mean on a Rhinocort bottle?
It is the amount of budesonide released with one press of the pump: 100 micrograms. Doses are counted in sprays, so the strength tells you how much medicine reaches the nose each time you press the nozzle.
How long can I keep using Rhinocort?
There is no fixed cut-off. Some people spray for the few weeks of a pollen season and others all year for dust mites or pet allergy. Once the nose is settled, one spray per nostril each day is what many settle on.
About Rhinocort
What Rhinocort nasal spray is for
Pollen, dust mites and pet dander set off allergic rhinitis: sneezing, itching, a runny nose and a blocked one. This spray is budesonide 100mcg, a corticosteroid that settles inflammation in the nasal lining, so the swelling and mucus ease and air moves through again. It is not a decongestant and does not clear the nose on contact; the benefit comes from using it daily. Because it is sprayed straight into the nose, most of the dose stays where it is needed.
Getting the dose right
Adults usually start with two sprays into each nostril once a day, or one spray into each nostril twice a day, and many drop to one spray per nostril daily once the nose settles. Take it at the same time each day, blocked nose or not. Prime a new bottle, or one left for several days, by spraying into the air until a fine mist comes out. Then shake it, blow your nose gently and tilt your head slightly forward. Aim the nozzle away from the middle wall of the nose, and breathe in through the nose as you press.
Side effects
Most people who notice anything get a dry, stinging or itchy nose, a tickle in the throat, an odd taste or the odd nosebleed, and these tend to fade with use. Stop the spray if nosebleeds keep returning or a sore in the nose will not heal. Swelling around the face or throat, or sudden trouble breathing, points to a severe allergic reaction and needs urgent care. Steroid sprays used for years have rarely been linked to raised eye pressure or clouding of the lens.
Budesonide in other forms
Same ingredient, different products. Budesonide Inhaler and Pulmicort are 100mcg and 200mcg inhalers that carry budesonide into the lungs for asthma, with Pulmicort also used in COPD. Budesonide Caps are 3mg capsules swallowed for Crohn's disease, where the drug acts in the bowel. The strength, the device and the area each one treats all differ. The budesonide page covers the ingredient itself.
Keeping the bottle in good order
Stand it upright somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight, and look at the expiry date before opening a fresh bottle. If you only reach for the spray now and then, jot the opening date on the bottle: one that has sat for months may clog or give a weak puff.
Sources
- Budesonide Oral Inhalation: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- What Is Asthma? - American Lung Association — American Lung Association