Avamys 27.5 mcg/spray (60 sprays)

Indication

Corticosteroid nasal spray (fluticasone furoate) for the prevention and treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny, itchy and blocked nose).

Ingredients

• Fluticasone furoate 27.5 mcg per spray

Direction

Adults and adolescents 12 years and over: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily; once controlled, may reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily. Children 6–11 years: 1 spray in each nostril once daily (may increase to 2 sprays if needed). Shake well before use.

Side effects

• Nosebleeds
• nasal dryness or irritation
• headache
• unpleasant taste or smell.
• Rarely: allergic reactions
• nasal septum perforation
• or eye problems (blurred vision
• glaucoma
• cataract) with long
• term use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• For nasal use only
• shake gently before use and follow the leaflet priming instructions.
• Use the lowest effective dose
• long
• term use in children should be monitored for growth.
• Tell your doctor if you take ritonavir or other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
• have a nasal infection
• recent nasal surgery or injury
• or eye problems.
• Consult a doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.