Ciclesonide

Ciclesonide is a nasal spray that is used for treating seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms. It is a type of steroid that works by decreasing inflammation. Ciclesonide, which is available by prescription, is typically used once a day. Even though most people tolerate the nasal spray well, potential side effects can include nose and throat inflammation, nosebleeds, headache, and ear pain.

Ciclesonide for Allergies

What Is Ciclesonide?

Ciclesonide (Omnaris™) is a prescription steroid nasal spray licensed to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and nasal itching due to allergies (known medically as allergic rhinitis). It can be used to treat both seasonal allergies and allergies that occur all year long (known as perennial allergies).

(Click What Is Ciclesonide Used For? for more information, including possible off-label uses.)

Ciclesonide Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with ciclesonide. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.

Common side effects of ciclesonide include but are not limited to:

Headaches
Nosebleeds
Inflammation of the nose and throat
Ear pain.

(Click Side Effects of Ciclesonide to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)

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