CLASSIFICATION:
This medicine is classified as a Pharmacy Only Medicine.
INTENDED USE:
Telnase contains a corticosteroid and is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever) and perennial allergic rhinitis. Hayfever produces symptoms such as sneezing, itching and runny nose. Sometimes you can get these symptoms all year long and this is called perennial allergic rhinitis. It is often caused by dust mites or hair from a cat or dog. Telnase sprayed into your nose will relieve the sneezing, itching, runny nose you experience with hayfever or perennial allergic rhinitis.
DOSAGE:
Adults and Children above 12 Years:
To start 2 sprays into each nostril once daily. Reduce to 1 spray into each nostril once daily when symptoms are controlled. Do not exceed the maximum started dose.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Triamcinolone acetonide 55mcg/spray
PRECAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do not use Telnase if you:
are allergic to any of the ingredients in Telnase
have an infection of the nose.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Have a nasal or sinus infection
Have recently had nasal ulcers, injury or surgery to your nose.
Are taking any other medicine, especially other medicines that contain corticosteroids
Have asthma or are taking asthma medication.
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:
While on Telnase, some people may experience side effects. Most of the time they are mild and only last for a short period, occasionally they may be serious. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
increased runny nose
increased sneezing
irritation inside the nose
increased blocked nose
sore throat
Tell your doctor or Pharmacist if:
you develop sings or symptoms of a nasal or sinus infection such as fever, pain or swelling, or discoloured nasal discharge
you have eye pain or visual disturbances
your nose bleeds
you suffer any headaches
Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell.
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