Active or quiescent pulmonary TB, fungal, viral or bacterial infections, unless adequately treated. Severe hepatic impairment. Monitor height of children and adolescents on long term treatment with inhaled corticosteroids; reduce dose if growth is slow. Pregnancy, lactation. Ciclesonide nasal spray should be used with caution in patients with active or quiescent tuberculosis infection of the respiratory tract or in patients with untreated fungal, bacterial or systemic viral infections or ocular herpes simplex. Rare instances of nasal septal perforation, cataract, and glaucoma have been reported following intranasal application. Development of localized infections of the nose and pharynx with Candida albcans has...