BUDESONIDE ALCON 50 micrograms/DOSE NASAL SPRAY SUSPENSION

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose nasal spray suspension

Budesonide

Read this package leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this package leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

Contents of the package leaflet:

1. What is BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before you start using BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose
3. How to use BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose
6. Contents of the pack and further information

1. What is BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose and what is it used for

This medicine contains budesonide, which has anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties when applied to the nasal mucosa.

It is indicated for the relief of congestion, irritation, and localized discomfort in the nasal mucosa (rhinitis) that are a consequence of seasonal and chronic allergic processes. It is also used in vasomotor rhinitis and in the treatment of nasal polyps and their prevention after polypectomy.

2. What you need to know before you start using BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose

Do not use BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to budesonide or any of the other ingredients of BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose.

• Patient with pulmonary tuberculosis or with fungal or viral infections of the respiratory tract, or those patients previously treated with corticosteroids by systemic route (oral or injectable), should be treated with special caution and under medical supervision.
• In long-term treatments, a review of the nasal mucosa should be performed at least once a year.
• The use of the spray by more than one person can lead to contagion.
• During treatment with this preparation, it should be taken into account that there is a potential risk of masking a local infection.
• After the treatment period, it is recommended to discard the remaining preparation, even if it has not been fully consumed.
• Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

Children

Children should use BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose only under the supervision of an adult to ensure correct administration and that the dose corresponds to that prescribed by the doctor.

Using BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose with other medicines

No interactions have been described, although it is recommended to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, or have recently used, any other medicine, including those obtained without a prescription.

On occasion, the simultaneous administration of an antihistamine eye drop may be useful to counteract the ocular effects produced by the allergy.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

It will only be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding when the doctor considers it necessary.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.

Driving and using machines

No effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been described.

This medicine contains potassium sorbate

This medicine may produce local skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis) because it contains potassium sorbate as an excipient.

Athletes are informed that this medicine contains budesonide, which may result in a positive test result in doping controls.

3. How to use BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose

Follow the instructions for administration of BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

The dosage should be individualized and may be modified according to medical criteria.

In adults and children from 6 years old, the usual recommended dose is two applications (100 mcg) in each nostril, in the morning and at night (total 400 mcg).

When symptoms start to improve, the dose can be reduced to one application (50 mcg) in each nostril, in the morning and at night (total 200 mcg).

Several days are required for the symptoms to disappear completely, using the recommended doses and intervals.

Treatment of seasonal rhinitis should be started, whenever possible, before exposure to the allergen.

In the treatment of nasal polyps, the daily dose can be increased up to 800 mcg.

Instructions for correct administration of the preparation:

Repeat the same process in the other nostril.

After use, replace the protective cap.

The use of the spray by more than one person can lead to contagion.

If you use more BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose than you should

Although no toxic symptoms are expected in case of overdose or accidental ingestion, in such cases, consult the Toxicology Information Service. Telephone 91 562 04 20.

If in any special circumstance you observe symptoms of edema, swelling of the face or moon face, etc., you should inform your doctor so that the appropriate measures can be taken.

If you forget to use BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose

Do not use a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you have any other doubts about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Occasionally, sneezing fits may occur immediately after using the spray.

Rarely, a slight nasal hemorrhage, nasal dryness, and irritation of the throat or blurred vision may occur.

Exceptionally, cases of cutaneous allergic reactions associated with the use of the preparation have been described. Extremely rare cases of perforation of the nasal septum have been reported after the use of nasal corticosteroids.

If you think any of the side effects you are experiencing are serious, or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this leaflet, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

5. Storage of BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose

No special storage conditions are required.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the packaging and any unused medicine in the SIGRE collection point at your pharmacy. If you have any doubts, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.

6. Further information

Composition of BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose

• Each 100 ml contains 0.1 g of budesonide (DCI).
• Each dose provides 50 mcg of budesonide. A spray bottle contains 200 doses.
• Excipients: glucose, potassium sorbate, disodium edetate, cellulose and sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polysorbate 80, and purified water.

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack

BUDESONIDA ALCON 50 micrograms/dose is a medicine in the form of a nasal spray suspension, presented in glass bottles with 10 ml (200 doses of 50 mcg/dose).

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder

M4 PHARMA, S.L.

C/ Tánger, 86

08018 Barcelona (Spain)

Manufacturer

LABORATORIO REIG JOFRE, S.A.

Gran Capita, 10.

Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona - Spain

This leaflet was last revised in June 2017

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/