Nasacort Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

If you’re sneezing or your nose is stuffy, you may be one of the 40 to 60 million people in the U.S. with symptoms of allergic rhinitis. This is the medical term for what people commonly call seasonal allergies or “hay fever.”

Steroid nasal sprays are among the many treatment options for allergy symptoms. Nasacort (triamcinolone) is a popular over-the-counter (OTC) steroid spray. But it’s important to know the recommended dose should you decide to try it. Below we’ll discuss typical Nasacort dosages for adults and children.

What’s the typical Nasacort dosage for adults?

The typical Nasacort dosage for adults is as follows:

• Initially, spray 2 sprays into each nostril once a day.

• Once your allergy symptoms improve, lower your dose to 1 spray in each nostril once a day.

• If you don’t feel any improvement in your symptoms after 1 week, stop using Nasacort and contact your healthcare provider. If it’s working well, you can continue to use it daily throughout the rest of allergy season.

It’s best to use Nasacort around the same time each day. Make sure to shake the bottle well before each use. Sniff gently while spraying the medication into your nostril. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after taking Nasacort. Don’t share your bottle with other people, as this can spread germs that cause infections.

What’s the typical Nasacort dosage for children?

Nasacort is safe for use in children as young as 2 years old. But the recommended dosage for kids depends on the child’s age. Be sure to carefully read the directions listed on Nasacort’s OTC medicine label before giving a dose to your child.

Children’s Nasacort dosages are as follows:

• Adolescents ages 12 and older: Initially, spray 2 sprays into each nostril once a day. Once symptoms improve, lower the dose to 1 spray in each nostril once a day.

• Children ages 6 to 11 years old: Spray 1 spray into each nostril once a day. If symptoms don’t get better, raise the dose to 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Then when symptoms improve, lower the dose to 1 spray in each nostril once daily.

• Children ages 2 to 5 years old: Spray 1 spray into each nostril once a day.

• Children under 2 years old: Don’t give Nasacort to this age group.

It’s best to use separate Nasacort bottles for each child that takes the medication. Sharing bottles can spread germs that cause infections.

Giving Nasacort long term may slow the growth rate of some children. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider if they need to use Nasacort for more than 2 months (60 days) total per year. You should also talk to their provider if their symptoms don’t seem any better after 1 week of use.

Are there any dosage adjustments for certain people?

There’s no dosage adjustments needed for Nasacort based on health conditions. But certain groups of people may want to talk to their healthcare provider before starting it.

Ask your healthcare provider about taking Nasacort if you:

• Have a history of glaucoma or cataracts

• Have an eye infection

• Had a nose injury that hasn’t healed yet

• Had recent nose ulcers

• Have had recent nose surgery

• Take a steroid medication for asthma, allergies, or another health condition

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

What happens if you miss a dose of Nasacort?

If you miss a dose of Nasacort, you can use it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, don’t double up. Skip the dose you missed. Using more medication than recommended raises your risk of side effects.

What should you do if you take too much Nasacort?

Accidentally taking an extra dose of Nasacort isn’t likely to cause serious harm. But taking too much on a regular basis may lead to side effects, such as:

• Nose bleeds

• Sore throat

• Coughing

• Nasal irritation

It’s always best to use the recommended dosage of Nasacort for your age group. If you feel like Nasacort isn’t working for you, follow up with your healthcare provider. They can recommend other treatment options for your allergy symptoms.

How to save on Nasacort

There are many ways to save on Nasacort, which is available as both a brand-name and generic medication. By having your healthcare provider write a prescription for OTC Nasacort, GoodRx can help you save over 80% off the average retail price. Generic Nasacort's price at certain pharmacies is as low as $10.69 with a free GoodRx discount.

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Written by:

Elizabeth Cambria, PharmD

Elizabeth Cambria is a licensed, registered pharmacist, and certified pharmacist immunizer in the state of Pennsylvania. She graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.

Edited by:

Christina Aungst, PharmD

Christina Aungst, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She began writing for GoodRx Health in 2019, transitioning from freelance writer to editor in 2021.

Reviewed by:

Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP

Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP, is a board-certified ambulatory care clinical pharmacist. In his early career, he provided direct patient care in a variety of settings, including hospital and community pharmacies, and in a primary care clinic as a clinical pharmacist.

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