Omnaris Nasal Spray

Uses of Omnaris Nasal Spray

Omnaris (ciclesonide nasal spray) belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids. Ciclesonide works by preventing and decreasing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation (swelling that can cause other symptoms) in the nose.

Omnaris nasal spray is used to treat nasal symptoms (congestion, sneezing, stuffy. itchy, runny nose) caused by seasonal allergies in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

Omnaris is also used to treat nasal symptoms caused by perennial allergies (occurs all year round) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Precautions and Warnings

You should not use Omnaris if you are allergic to ciclesonide.

To make sure Omnaris is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• asthma, tuberculosis, or other lung problems;
• any type of infection caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites;
• glaucoma, cataracts, or herpes infection of the eyes;
• a sore inside your nose that has not yet healed;
• a recent nose injury or surgery; or
• not been vaccinated for or not had chickenpox or measles.

Steroids can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you had within the past several weeks.

It is not known if ciclesonide nasal will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using Omnaris.

Dosage

Usual Adult Dose of Omnaris for Allergic Rhinitis:  Nasal spray (50 mcg/spray): 2 sprays in each nostril once a day (200 mcg)
Maximum dose: 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril once a day).

Usual Pediatric Dose of Omnaris for Allergic Rhinitis: 6 years and older: Nasal spray (50 mcg/spray): 2 sprays in each nostril once a day (200 mcg)
Maximum dose: 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril once a day)

Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis: 12 years and older: -Nasal spray (50 mcg/spray): 2 sprays in each nostril once a day (200 mcg)
Maximum dose: 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril once a day)

Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

• headache, dizziness;
• nosebleed, nasal irritation;
• stuffy nose, sore throat; or
• ear pain.

Serious Side Effects:

• runny or bloody nose, crusting inside the nose, whistling sound when you breathe, nasal ulcers;
• blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights;
• signs of thrush (a fungal infection)–sores or white patches in your mouth or throat, trouble swallowing; or
• decreased adrenal gland hormones–nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, feeling tired or light-headed, muscle or joint pain, skin discoloration, craving salty foods.