Avamys 27.5 Mcg Nasal Spray 120 Doses

Description

Avamys belongs to a group of medicines called glucocorticoids. Avamys decreases inflammation in the nose and irritation of the eyes caused by allergies (rhinitis). Avamys nasal spray is used to treat allergic symptoms which include: Stuffy, runny or itchy nose Sneezing Watery, itchy or red eyes How to use How much to use Adults and children 12 years and over The usual starting dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once every day Once symptoms are controlled you may be able to reduce your dose to 1 spray in each nostril, once a day Children 2 to 11 years The usual starting dose is 1 spray in each nostril once every day. If symptoms are very bad your doctor may increase the dose to 2 sprays in each nostril once every day until the symptoms are under control. It may then be possible for the dose to be reduced to 1 spray in each nostril once every day. Do not use in children under 2 years old. How to use Avamys is sprayed into the nose as a fine mist. It has virtually no taste. The first time you use the spray, you must test that it is working properly. Warnings and precautions Don’t use Avamys If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluticasone furoate or any other ingredients of Avamys (listed in Section 6) Take special care with Avamys If you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances, speak to your doctor Side Effects Conditions you need to look out for Allergic reactions: These are rare in people taking Avamys. Signs include: skin rash (hives) or redness swelling, sometimes of the face or mouth (angioedema) becoming very wheezy, coughing or having difficulty in breathing suddenly feeling weak or light headed (may lead to collapse or loss of consciousness) Contact a doctor immediately if you get any of these symptoms. Stop taking Avamys. Very common side effects These may affect more than 1 in 10 people: nosebleeds are generally minor. Nosebleeds are more likely to occur if you use Avamys for more than 6 weeks continuously. Common side effects These may affect up to 1 in 10 people: nasal ulceration – which may cause irritation or discomfort in your nose. You may also get streaks of blood when you blow your nose. headache. Storage Information Store Avamys below 30°C Do not refrigerate or freeze Always keep the cap on Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, if you’ve taken any recently, or if you start taking new ones. This includes medicine bought without a prescription. Some medicines may affect how Avamys works or make it more likely that you’ll have side effects. These include: Ritonavir (used to treat HIV) Ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections) Ingredients The active substance is fluticasone furoate (27.5 micrograms per spray). The other inactive ingredients are: Glucose Anhydrous (also known as Dextrose Anhydrous) Microcrystalline Cellulose and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium (also known as Dispersible Cellulose) Polysorbate 80 Benzalkonium Chloride Solution Disodium Edetate (also known as Edetate Disodium) Purified Water Specifications AVAMYS Nasal Spray is a white, uniform suspension contained in an amber glass bottle, fitted with a metering (50 microlitres) atomising spray pump. This inner pack is incorporated within a predominantly off-white plastic device with a blue side-actuated lever and a lid which contains a stopper.