


Cortispray Nasal Spray
Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Sep 2026 | 01:04 AM (IST)
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General Information



Product introduction
You should always use it as advised by your doctor but to get the full benefit you should take it regularly. It may take a few days for the spray to take full effect. If you do not see an improvement in your symptoms after a week you should talk to your doctor.
The most common side effects of Cortispray Nasal Spray include burning or itching in your nose and fluching. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or they do not go away. Using corticosteroids like may Cortispray Nasal Spray make you more susceptible to viral infections, so you should stay away from people who have these infections. In general, you should try to avoid situations which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and it is best not to smoke.
Before starting to use Cortispray Nasal Spray you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare team. If you use this medicine for a long time, your doctor may want to carry out certain medical tests to check your progress.
Uses of Cortispray Nasal Spray
- Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Benefits of Cortispray Nasal Spray
Cortispray Nasal Spray provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Cortispray Nasal Spray
- Increased risk of infection
- Nasal irritation
- Itching
- Sneezing
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Back pain
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Pharyngitis
- Injection site reaction
- Dryness
- Cataract progression
- Eye pain
How to use Cortispray Nasal Spray
How Cortispray Nasal Spray works
Quick tips
- The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
- Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
- Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
- Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
- Consult with your doctor if you do not notice any improvement even after 3 weeks of treatment.
Safety advice

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References
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