Ciclesonide Nasal Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 15, 2024.

Applies to ciclesonide nasal: nasal aerosol liquid, nasal spray.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you or your child should continue to use it.

If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This medicine may increase your risk of having some unwanted effects in the nose. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have bloody mucus, sores inside the nose, unexplained nosebleeds, or a whistling sound when you breathe while you are using this medicine.

You may get infections more easily while you are using this medicine. Avoid being around people who are sick or have infections such as chickenpox or measles or if you have never had these infections. This is especially important for children. Tell your doctor right away if you think you have been exposed to chickenpox or measles.

This medicine may cause thrush (a type of fungus infection) in the nose or throat. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have white patches in the throat, or pain when you eat or swallow.

This medicine can cause a serious allergic reaction called angioedema. Call your doctor right away if you start to have swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, or legs, or if you are having trouble swallowing or breathing while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may cause children to grow more slowly than normal. This would cause a child not to gain weight or get taller. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing properly or if you have any questions about this.

This medicine may increase your risk of having an adrenal gland that is less active than normal. The adrenal gland makes steroids for your body. This is more likely for people who use steroids for a long time or use high doses. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: darkening of the skin, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, loss of appetite, mental depression, nausea, skin rash, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting. Rarely, menstrual cycle changes, acne, pimples, or weight gain (fat deposits) around the face, neck, and trunk may occur while taking this medicine.

Check with your doctor immediately if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment. Your doctor may want you or your child to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).

Serious side effects of ciclesonide nasal

Along with its needed effects, ciclesonide nasal may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ciclesonide nasal:

Other side effects of ciclesonide nasal

Some side effects of ciclesonide nasal may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to ciclesonide nasal: nasal aerosol, nasal spray.

General adverse events

The most commonly reported side effects were headache, epistaxis, nasopharyngitis, and ear pain.^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Frequency not reported: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis effects^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Influenza
• Frequency not reported: Candida albicans infections, immunosuppression^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reactions (angioedema with swelling of the lips, tongue, and pharynx)^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngolaryngeal pain, sinusitis, nasal discomfort, cough, bronchitis, epistaxis
• Frequency not reported: Nasal dryness, nasal mucosal/septum disorders, pharyngitis, streptococcal pharyngitis, tonsillitis, nasal septal perforations
• Postmarketing reports: Nasal congestion, nasal ulcer^[Ref]

Ocular

• Postmarketing reports: Development or worsening of lens opacities, increase in intraocular pressure, worsening visual acuity^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Ear pain
• Frequency not reported: Impaired wound healing, ear infection^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache
• Frequency not reported: Sinus headache
• Postmarketing reports: Dizziness^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, muscle strain^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Nausea^[Ref]

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Further information

Ciclesonide nasal side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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