Generic name: triamcinolone (nasal route) [ trye-am-SIN-oh-lone-a-SEET-oh-nide ]
Drug class:Nasal steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 22, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Nasacort
- Nasacort AQ
- Tri-Nasal
In Canada
- Nasacort Aq
- Nasacort Cfc-Free
Available Dosage Forms:
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate
Pharmacologic Class: Triamcinolone
Uses for Tri-Nasal
Triamcinolone nasal spray is used to treat an itchy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal and perennial hay fever (allergic rhinitis).
Triamcinolone is a steroid (cortisone-like medicine). It works by preventing the inflammation that occurs with allergic reactions.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Tri-Nasal
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of triamcinolone nasal spray in children 2 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of triamcinolone nasal spray in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving triamcinolone nasal ...
