DEFONEX AQUEOUS NASAL SPRAY

1- For seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial rhinitis • Adults and children over 12 years old: The usual dose is two sprays into each nostril once daily. The dose can be changed by the physician to be one spray into each nostril once daily (in case of improvement) or to be four sprays into each nostril once daily (in case of no improvement). • Children 6-12 years old: The usual dose is one spray into each nostril once daily. Long term use of nasal steroids at high doses may cause slowing of growth in children. Checking of child’s height at intervals during treatment is recommended. DEFONEX nasal spray can be used at 2 - 4 weeks before pollen season as a preventive treatment. 2- For nasal polyps • Adults and children over 12 years old: The usual dose is two sprays into each nostril once daily. The dose can be changed to be two sprays into each nostril twice daily if no improvement observed after 5 – 6 weeks.