These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as
recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is
always advised to consult their own physician.
Nasacort and Children [posted
1/14/99]
Question: My 6 year old son suffers from nasal congestion due to allergies. His
pediatrician prescribed Nasacort AQ nasal spray (triamcinolone acetonide). He prescribed
one 55 mcg actuation in each nostril once a day. The insert indicated that testing had not
been performed on children under 12. Is this medication safe for my 6 year old?
Answer: Probably, although there is no testing per se. The nasal steroids are absorbed very poorly and occasional patients will have problems, nut most have no side effects short or long term.
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