Cenolon Nasal Spray
Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal prep
55mcg
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 1's pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 200.00 BDT |
Indications
Cenolon Nasal Spray is used for:
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergic and inflammatory responses.
Adult Dose
Nasal
Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis
Adult: The recommended starting dose is 220 mcg (4 sprays) into each nostril once daily.
When the maximum benefit has been achieved and symptoms have been controlled, reducing the dose to 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day has been shown to be effective in maintaining control of the allergic rhinitis symptoms.
Child Dose
Nasal
Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis
Children >12 years: Initially, 2 sprays (110 mcg) into each nostril once daily, maximum dose is 220 mcg (4 sprays) into each nostril once daily.
When the maximum benefit has been achieved and symptoms have been controlled, reducing the dose to 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day has been shown to be effective in maintaining control of the allergic rhinitis symptoms.
Children 6-12 years:
The recommended starting dose is 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day given in each nostril once daily.
Children not responding adequately to 110 mcg per day may use 220 mcg (4 sprays in each nostril) once daily.
Once symptoms have been controlled, the dosage may be decreased to 2 sprays (110 mcg) once daily.
Children 2-5 years of age:
The recommended and maximum dose is 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day given in each nostril once daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Before using for first time, prime pump by releasing 5 sprays into air away from face
If not used for >2 weeks, repeat priming by releasing 1 spray into air before using
Contra Indications
Triamcinolone Acetonide is contraindicated in patients with a sensitivity to the active or inactive ingredients. Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, hypersensitivity
Precautions
Delay initiation of treatment in patients with recent nasal surgery, nasal trauma, nasal septum ulcers (until healing has occurred)
Prolonged use may increase incidence of secondary infection
Monitor for vision change, or with history of increased IOP, glaucoma, or cataracts
Potential worsening of existing tuberculosis, fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, or ocular herpes simplex
More serious or fatal course of chickenpox or measles in susceptible patients
Risk for hypercorticism and adrenal suppression with higher than normal doses
Potential reduction of growth velocity in children
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk; exercise caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk; exercise caution
Interactions
No significant drug interaction has been reported.
Side Effects
Side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal prep :
1-10%
Flu syndrome [children] (9%), Pharyngitis (5-8%), Headache [children] (6%), Bronchitis [children] (3%), Dyspepsia (3-5%), Tooth disorder [children] (3%), Epistaxis (3-5%), Excoriation [children] (3%), Increased cough (2- 8%), Upper abdominal pain [children] (5%), Diarrhea [children] (3%), Rash [children] (3%), Asthma [children] (3%), Rhinorrhea [children] (2%)
Mode of Action
Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby decreasing inflammation.
Note
Cenolon 55mcg Nasal Spray generic name is Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal prep. Cenolon 55mcg Nasal Spray is manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Cenolon is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Cenolon Nasal Spray is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.