At a glance
| Generic | triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Triamcinolone acetonide 55 mcg per spray |
| Type | Steroid nasal spray |
| Label uses | nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose |
| Nasal congestion on label | Yes |
| Drowsiness | No drowsiness warning |
| How often | Once a day |
| Youngest age on label | 2 years |
| Maximum | 2 sprays in each nostril once a day |
What it treats
The label says Nasacort temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Itchy nose
Dose by age
| Who | Label directions |
|---|---|
| Adults and children 12 and over | 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Once symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril daily. |
| Children 6 to under 12 | 1 spray in each nostril once daily (adult supervision). If no improvement, 2 sprays per nostril, then back to 1 once better. |
| Children 2 to under 6 | 1 spray in each nostril once daily (adult supervision). |
| Children under 2 | Do not use. |
Drowsiness
No drowsiness warning The label has no drowsiness warning.
Warnings on the label
- Do not use in children under 2.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or surgery, an unhealed nose injury, an eye infection, glaucoma or cataracts, or use another steroid medicine.
- The growth rate of some children may be slower while using it.
- Stop and ask a doctor if exposed to chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis, or with severe or frequent nosebleeds or vision changes.
Some relief may come on the first day; the label says it may take up to one week of daily use to feel the most relief. If symptoms don't improve after a week, stop and talk to a doctor. For children 2 to under 12, check with the doctor if needed longer than two months a year.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nasacort non-drowsy?
The label has no drowsiness warning.
How often can you take Nasacort?
Once a day. Maximum on the label: 2 sprays in each nostril once a day.
Can children take Nasacort?
Adults and children 12 and over: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Once symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril daily. Children 6 to under 12: 1 spray in each nostril once daily (adult supervision). If no improvement, 2 sprays per nostril, then back to 1 once better. Children 2 to under 6: 1 spray in each nostril once daily (adult supervision). Children under 2: Do not use.
Is generic triamcinolone acetonide the same as Nasacort?
Store-brand products list their active ingredient on the Drug Facts label. If it says Triamcinolone acetonide 55 mcg per spray, it is the same medicine at the same strength. Check the label for other added ingredients.
Source
Nasacort Allergy 24HR Drug Facts label (Drugs.com, from the manufacturer's label). Labeler: Chattem, Inc.. Checked October 17, 2026. Labels change, so read the one on your box. This page summarizes the label and is not medical advice. How we check.