Avamys 27.5mcg Nasal Spray 60 Doses

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Fluticasone furoate

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine can be supplied by the pharmacists without a prescription under certain conditions. It falls under 'Prescription Only Medicine with Exemptions'.

BENEFITS AND USES:

This medication helps to reduce the inflammation in the nasal cavity and is commonly used to reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, itchiness and runny or blocked nose.

DIRECTIONS:

This medication should be adminstered through the nostrils.

Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Prime the spray if it is new or unused for a few days. Shake it gently, and then administering exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instrutions on the label.

Steps to prepare:

1. Wash your hands
2. Shake the nasal spray and remove the cap
3. Hold the device by placing your middle finger and index finger on the shoulders of the nasal spray while holding the bottom of the spray with your thumb.
4. While pointing the spray into the air away from you, press downwards on the counter until a fine and consistent mist appears. The device is now ready for use.
5. If your spray needs to be primmed, squeeze it a few times into the air as directed until a fine mist appears.

Steps to administer:

1. Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils before use. Use one finger to close off one of the nostrils.
2. Tilt your head slightly forward, keep the bottle upright and insert the spray into the other nostril.
3. Point the nozzle slightly away from the centre of the nose (towards the ears) for the medication to reach the correct part of the nose. Pointing it to the wrong part may increase the risk of nose bleed.
4. ​Start to breathe in slowly through your nose and at the same time, press down once on the device to release one spray.
5. ​Breathe out through the mouth and repeat Steps 1 to 3 in the other nostril.
6. Wipe the spray with a clean tissue or cloth. Put the cap back to its original position.

Try not to blow your nose for several minutes after using the spray.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication may cause the following side effects:

• Nosebleed
• Headache
• Irritation (Nose)

Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.