Rhinocort
Developed to target inflammation in nasal passages, indicated to alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Budesonide
- Route
- Nasal use
- Form
- Nasal spray, solution
- Strengths
- 100mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Rhinocort vary by country.
Rhinocort details
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis · Nasal Polyps
- Alternative names
- Rhinocort Aqua; Pulmicort; Budecort
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to budesonide
- Minor side effects
- nasal irritation; sneezing; epistaxis
- Moderate side effects
- headache; sore throat
- Dosage forms
- Nasal spray, solution
- Administration route
- Nasal use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store upright at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- cytochrome p450 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Consult doctor for paediatric use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Generally safe for topical use. Breastfeeding: Consult a physician.
Precautions and warnings
may take days for full effect; do not exceed recommended use; monitor for nasal irritation
Serious side effects
nasal septal perforation, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to target inflammation in nasal passages, indicated to alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Mechanism of action
Budesonide exhibits potent glucocorticoid activity. By binding to glucocorticoid receptors, it suppresses inflammation by inhibiting mast cells, eosinophils, and cytokines, which effectively reduces allergic nasal congestion.
What you will receive
Rhinocort is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Rhinocort.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Budesonide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Rhinocort
Rhinocort is an established brand of budesonide, a therapeutic option used for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. It helps to reduce local inflammation within the nasal passages. This ingredient is also sold under other brand names such as Rhinocort Aqua, Pulmicort, and Budecort, supplied as a nasal inhaler in a 100mcg strength. AstraZeneca is the manufacturer of this treatment.
Buying Rhinocort online
Rhinocort is registered across 14 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. As the generic version of budesonide is often more affordable, many expats across the region order this online to maintain consistent personal care. Accessing these supplies through reliable digital channels helps residents in areas far from well-stocked medical providers manage their symptoms effectively.