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Triamcinolone Acetonide

Dosage form
SPRAY, METERED
Labeler
CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER 70000
Label updated
2026-05-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each spray)

Triamcinolone acetonide 55 mcg (glucocorticoid)

                                 

Purpose

Allergy symptom reliever

Uses

Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • nasal congestion
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy nose
Warnings

Do not use

  • In children under 2 years of age
  • If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery
  • have had a nose injury that has not healed
  • are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
  • have an eye infection
  • have or had glaucoma or cataracts

When using this product

  • the growth rate of some children may be slower
  • some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to one week of daily use to feel the most symptom relief.
  • do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
  • remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have, or come in contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis
  • you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever
  • you have any change in vision
  • you have severe or frequent nosebleeds

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Read insert (*inside package) on how to:

  • get a new bottle ready (primed before first use
  • prime bottle again if not used for more than 2 weeks
  • use the spray nozzle
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND  OLDER

adults and children 12 years of age and older

  • once daily, spray 2 times into each nostril while sniffing gently
  • once your allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day 
CHILDREN 2 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE 
  • the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Talk to your child's doctor if your child to use the spray for longer than two months a year

children 6 to under 12 years of age

  • an adult should supervise use
  • once daily, spray 1 time into each nostril while sniffing gently
  • if allergy symptoms do not improve, increase to 2 sprays in each nostril per day. Once allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day.

children 2 to under 6 years of age

  • an adult should supervise use 
  • once daily, spray 1 time into each nostril while sniffing gently
CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE 
  • do not use 
  • do not use more than directed
  • if you forget a dose, do not double the next dose
  • do not spray into the eyes or mouth
  • if allergy symptoms do not improve after one weeks, stop using and talk to a doctor
  • do not use for the common cold
  • shake well before each use 

Other information
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SEALS ON CARTON ARE BROKEN OR MISSING
  • keep package and insert. They contain important information.
  • Store upright 20ºC to 25ºC (68ºF to 77ºF)
Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride solution (50% W/V) carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dextrose monohydrate, edetate disodium dihydrate, hydrochloric acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80 purified water, sodium hydroxide  

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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COMPARE TO NASACORT® ALLERGY 24HR active ingredient* 

Original Prescription Strength 

Triamcinolone Acetonide 

Nasal Spray, USP 

55 mcg per spray

Allergy Symptom Reliever 

(Glucocorticoid)** 

Multi-Symptom

24-HR Relief of:

Nasal Congestion

Runny Nose

Itchy Nose

Sneezing

Non-Drowsy

Scent-Free

Alcohol-Free 

FL OZ (mL)

**Triamcinolone Acetonide is a steroid medicine known as a glucocorticoid.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Sanofi Consumer Healrhcare NA, Distributor of Nasacort® Allergy 24HR

DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH

DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

Package label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 444ca70e-fa06-4808-bd9d-d53ee725b752 · Version 2
NDC: 70000-0742