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Pharmaranks rates Nasacort Hfa 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Nasacort Hfa (Triamcinolone Acetonide) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis, Bronchial Spasm.

Triamcinolone Acetonide · by Sanofi Aventis US

Available as a generic: Triamcinolone Acetonide

70/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Drug class
Corticosteroid
Form
Spray/Inhaler, metered
Strength
Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.055MG/SPRAY
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Sanofi Aventis US
FDA application
NDA020784
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nasacort Hfa treat?
Nasacort Hfa (Triamcinolone Acetonide) may be used to treat adrenal insufficiency, hemolytic anemia, berylliosis, bronchial spasm, ulcerative colitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How does Nasacort Hfa work?
Nasacort Hfa is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
How is Nasacort Hfa rated?
pharmaranks gives Nasacort Hfa a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Nasacort Hfa?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Nasacort Hfa. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Nasacort Hfa?
Nasacort Hfa is marketed by Sanofi Aventis US. You can see Sanofi Aventis US's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Nasacort Hfa a brand-name or generic drug?
Nasacort Hfa is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Triamcinolone Acetonide. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Triamcinolone Acetonide are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Nasacort Hfa available over the counter?
No. Nasacort Hfa is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Nasacort Hfa come in?
Nasacort Hfa is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, metered, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Nasacort Hfa?
Nasacort Hfa is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Nasacort Hfa FDA-registered?
Nasacort Hfa is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020784. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Nasacort Hfa been recalled by the FDA?
Nasacort Hfa has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Nasacort Hfa safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Nasacort Hfa a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

What people report to the FDA about TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 24,794 reports naming TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE — the active ingredient in Nasacort Hfa, and the FDA flagged 54% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:

  • pruritus2,611 reports
  • rash2,515 reports
  • fatigue2,031 reports
  • nausea1,924 reports
  • diarrhoea1,685 reports
  • vomiting1,674 reports
  • headache1,582 reports
  • arthralgia1,509 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.

Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 26, 2026.

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