The frequencies are defined in accordance with current guidance, as: very common (≥1/10), common (≥1/100 and <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1000 and <1/100), rare (≥1/10 000 and <1/1000), very rare (<1/10 000) and not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

It can take up to a couple of days before the full effects of Benacort Nasal Spray can be felt, but with regular use, the relief this medicine offers is significant and long-lasting. Before beginning any new medication, including over-the-counter medications, it is always a good idea to consult your healthcare provider. To achieve the best treatments, please always complete the online medical consultation as accurately as possible. Animal studies have also identified an involvement of excess prenatal glucocorticosteroids in increased risk for intrauterine growth retardation, adult cardiovascular disease and permanent changes in glucocorticoid receptor density, neurotransmitter turnover and behaviour at exposures below the teratogenic dose range. Results from prospective epidemiological studies and from worldwide post marketing experience indicate no increased risk for overall congenital malformations from the use of inhaled or intranasal budesonide during early pregnancy.

Two sprays into each nostril regularly each morning, may be reduced to one spray into each nostril if symptoms controlled. Regular use of this nasal spray can reduce inflammation in the nose and help prevent these symptoms. Our pharmacy is licensed and regulated by the Medical and Healthcare Products (MHRA) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

It can be used once or twice a day for up to one month, by adults over the age of 18 years including the elderly. The epimers of budesonide have large volumes of distribution – 424 L for 22R-budesonide and 245 L for 22S budesonide. As with other drugs the administration of this medicine during pregnancy or breast-feeding requires that the benefits for the mother are weighed against the risks for the foetus or nursing infant. budesonide has a larger volume of distribution than the 22S epimer due to its greater lipophilicity. Glucocorticoid potency is closely related to their glucocorticoid receptor (GR) binding affinity within the target cell.The nasal congestion can vary from patient to patient, some people may has trouble breathing whereas others don’t experience impact on their day to day lives. Product Images: Whilst we try to keep our product images up to date we may, particularly for non-branded products ship the same medicine but in different packaging. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken, or are intending to take any other medicines. It is designed for emergencies and not regular use and requires you to have add a recent asthma review. Budesonide is distributed widely into tissues with plasma protein binding averaging between 85 and 90%.