Rhinocort: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Rhinocort Information

Rhinocort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Spray. Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Rhinocort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Rhinocort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Rhinocort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Rhinocort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Rhinocort has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Rhinocort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rhinocort contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Rhinocort with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rhinocort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Rhinocort Benefits & Uses
Rhinocort Dosage & How to Take
Rhinocort Side Effects
Rhinocort Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Rhinocort with Other Drugs
Rhinocort Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Rhinocort
Rhinocort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Rhinocort Benefits & Uses

Rhinocort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Rhinocort Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Rhinocort Related Warnings

Is the use of Rhinocort safe for pregnant women?

Rhinocort is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Rhinocort safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Rhinocort. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Rhinocort on the Kidneys?

Rhinocort may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Rhinocort on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Rhinocort on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Rhinocort on the Heart?

Rhinocort may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rhinocort with Other Drugs

Rhinocort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Rhinocort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rhinocort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections
Cataract
Glaucoma
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Rhinocort

Is this Rhinocort habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Rhinocort has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Rhinocort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Rhinocort only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Rhinocort for mental disorders.

No

Rhinocort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rhinocort

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Rhinocort together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rhinocort

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rhinocort with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Rhinocort

Question over 5 years ago

Can Rhinocort be used for COPD?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rhinocort help in providing relief from cough, chest tightness and wheezing in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which is caused by narrowing of the airway s.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Rhinocort?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Rhinocort is a brand name of budenoside and it is available in the form of an inhaler, respule, nasal spray, and rotacap. It belongs to the class of drugs known as steroids (corticosteroid). It is a prescription drug which is used to prevent asthmatic attacks as maintenance treatment in asthma.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Rhinocort a steroid?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rhinocort is a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as the corticosteroids. It is used to prevent asthmatic attacks.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Rhinocort cause hair loss?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Rhinocort does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Rhinocort without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Rhinocort is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.