Avamys 27.5 mcg/spray (60 sprays)

Indication

Corticosteroid nasal spray for the treatment of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial), including nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and itchy nose, and associated eye symptoms.

Ingredients

• Fluticasone furoate 27.5 micrograms per actuation

Direction

For nasal use only. Shake well before use. Adults and adolescents 12 years and over: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily; once symptoms are controlled, 1 spray in each nostril once daily may be enough. Children 6 to 11 years: 1 spray in each nostril once daily (may increase to 2 if needed). Use as directed by your physician; do not exceed the stated dose.

Side effects

• Nosebleeds (very common)
• Headache
• Nasal ulceration
• nasal dryness or irritation
• Rarely allergic reactions
• with long
• term use
• slowed growth in children or eye problems such as blurred vision
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Controlled medicine: use as directed by your physician
• it is dangerous to exceed the stated dose
• Tell your doctor if you take ritonavir
• cobicistat or ketoconazole
• as they can increase corticosteroid effects
• Monitor growth in children on long
• term treatment
• Seek medical advice if you have eye problems such as glaucoma or cataract
• or blurred vision
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.