AllerNaze Nasal Spray
Generic name:triamcinolone acetonide
Drug class:Nasal steroids
Approval date: January 7, 2009
Company: Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Treatment for: Allergic Rhinitis
The Allernaze brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
FDA Approves AllerNaze
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AllerNaze (triamcinolone acetonide, USP) Nasal Spray, 50 mcg, an aqueous based intranasal steroid indicated for the once daily treatment of nasal symptoms associated with both seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) in adults and children twelve (12) years of age and older.
The safety and efficacy of AllerNaze Nasal Spray in both SAR and PAR have been well established in 14 controlled clinical trials involving almost 1,200 subjects. The studies assessed the safety and effectiveness of AllerNaze in treating the symptoms (runny nose, nasal itching, sneezing, and nasal congestion) in patients with allergic rhinitis.
AllerNaze Nasal Spray Information for the Patient
These instructions provide a summary of important information about AllerNaze. Please read it carefully before use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any additional questions.
What is AllerNaze?
AllerNaze is a prescription medicine called a corticosteroid used to treat seasonal and year-round allergies in adults and children age 12 and older. When AllerNaze is sprayed in your nose, this medicine helps lessen the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching associated with nasal allergies.
Do not use AllerNaze if you
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- are breast feeding.
- have had a reaction to triamcinolone acetonide or to any other nasal spray.
How do I use AllerNaze?
- Use AllerNaze on a regular schedule exactly as prescribed by your doctor
- Do not usemore AllerNaze or take it more often than your doctor tells you. It usually takes several days to one week of regular use to feel the medicine working.
- Protect your eyes from the spray.
- If your symptoms do not improve, or if they become worse, contact your doctor.
- Do not stop taking AllerNaze without contacting your doctor.
- AllerNaze does not relieve the red and itchy eye symptoms that some people have with allergic rhinitis. Ask your doctor for advice on treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have irritation, burning or stinging inside your nose that does not go away when using AllerNaze.
- You may have nosebleeds after using AllerNaze. If so, contact your doctor right away. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
