Description
Dymista Nasal Spray contains two active substances: azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate.
• Azelastine hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of substances such as histamine that the body produces as part of an allergic reaction – thus reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
• Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids which reduces inflammation.
Dymista Nasal Spray is used to relieve the symptoms of moderate to severe seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis if the use of either intranasal antihistamine or corticosteroid alone is not considered sufficient.
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis are allergic reactions to substances such as pollen (hayfever), house mites, moulds, dust or pets.
Dymista Nasal Spray relieves the symptoms of allergies, for example: runny nose, post nasal drip, sneezing and itchy or blocked nose.
Uses / Instructions
Adults and adolescents (12 years and above)
The recommended dose is one spray into each nostril in the morning and evening.
Warnings
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Dymista Nasal Spray if:
• You had a recent operation on your nose.
• You have an infection in your nose. Infections of the nasal airways should be treated with antibacterial or antifungal medication. If you are given medication for an infection in your nose you can continue to use Dymista Nasal Spray to treat your allergies.
• You have tuberculosis or an untreated infection.
• You have a change in vision or a history of increased ocular pressure, glaucoma and/or cataracts. If this applies to you, you will be closely monitored whilst using Dymista Nasal Spray.
• You suffer from impaired adrenal function. Care must be taken when transferring from
systemic steroid treatment to Dymista Nasal Spray.
• You suffer from a severe liver disease. Your risk of suffering from systemic side effects is increased.
Side Effects
Like all medicines Dymista Nasal Spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common side effects (These may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
• Nosebleed
Common side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
• Headache
• A bitter taste in your mouth, especially if you tilt your head backwards when you are
using the nasal spray. This should go away if you have a soft drink a few minutes after
using this medicine.
• Unpleasant smell
See patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.
Ingredients
The active substances are:
azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate. Each g of suspension contains 1000 micrograms azelastine hydrochloride and 365micrograms fluticasone propionate.
Each actuation (0.14 g) delivers 137 micrograms azelastine hydrochloride (= 125
micrograms azelastine) and 50 micrograms fluticasone propionate.
The other ingredients are:
Disodium edetate, glycerol, microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride , phenylethyl alcohol and purified water.
