budesonide liquid spray - nasal, Rhinocort Aqua

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GENERIC NAME: BUDESONIDE LIQUID SPRAY - NASAL (byou-DESS-oh-nide)

BRAND NAME(S): Rhinocort Aqua

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USES: Budesonide is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat, sneezing). Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.In Canada, this medication may also be used to treat growths in the nose (nasal polyps) or to prevent their return after removal by surgery.

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