Avamys Nasal Spray is a steroid that contains the active substance fluticasone furoate . It relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny nose, sneezing and sinus discomfort. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) and allergies, thus relieving the discomfort and irritation in your nose.
Dose
The recommended dose of Avamys for patients aged 12 years and over is two sprays in each nostril once a day. This can be reduced to one spray in each nostril once symptoms are controlled. The lowest effective dose that keeps symptoms controlled should be used.
For children between six and 12 years of age, the recommended dose is one spray in each nostril once a day, although this can be increased to two sprays if symptoms are not controlled.
To get the most benefit from the medicine, it should be used regularly and at the same time every day. It usually starts to work from eight hours after the first spray, but it may take several days to get the maximum benefit. Avamys should only be used for as long as the patient is exposed to the allergen, such as pollen, house dust mites or other animals.
Precautions
The most common side effect with Avamys (seen in more than 1 patient in 10) is epistaxis (nosebleeds). This is generally mild or moderate and tends to affect adults who have used Avamys for more than six weeks. For the full list of all side effects reported with Avamys, see the package leaflet.
Avamys should not be used in people who are allergic to fluticasone furoate or any of the other ingredients.
