Afamis Fluticasone Furoret Nasal Spray 120 sprays, a spray consisting of cortisone (fluticasone) topical inside the nose, used to treat allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis for children and adults, as well as for sinus congestion.
- Avamys spray is used topically in the form of a nasal spray to treat sinusitis and chronic allergies.
- It is also used as a supportive treatment for asthma patients to control inflammation of the nose and respiratory tract.
- Avamys spray is considered safe to use for long periods without any problems if medically necessary.
- The therapeutic effect appears within 8 hours of using the specified dose and may take several days.
Scientific composition:
27.5 micrograms of fluticasone per single spray.
The medicine comes out in the form of a suspension and is spread as a spray in the nose.
Dosage and method of use:
The spray should be shaken well before use.
For adults and children over 12 years : two sprays in each nostril once a day. The doctor can adjust the dose by either reducing it to one spray once a day or increasing it to two sprays twice a day depending on the patient’s condition.
Children from 2 to 12 years: The usual dose is one spray in each nostril once a day. The doctor can increase the dose to two sprays in each nostril once a day as needed.
Not for use by children under two years of age.
Indications:
- Acute and chronic nasal allergies, which appear in the form of congestion, runny nose, itching, sneezing, and eye irritation.
- Chronic sinusitis.
- Allergic rhinitis in children and adults.
- As an adjuvant treatment with asthma medications.
The side effects:
Rare side effects may appear resulting from prolonged use of the spray at a high dose, as fluticasone is absorbed into the blood. These effects include:
- Headache.
- Swollen feet.
- Vision disturbance.
- Increased thirst or urination.
- Weight loss.
Less serious and more common side effects include:
- Dryness and irritation in the nose.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Pain in the face and eyes.
- Sore throat and pain when swallowing.
- Nose bleeding.
Contraindications:
- There is not enough information about the safety of Avamys for pregnant and breastfeeding women, so it should be taken with caution and only when the potential benefit is greater than the risk.
- It should not be used if there is a nasal ulcer, a viral infection in the nose or eyes, or recent nasal surgery.
- Prolonged use in children may cause temporary slow growth.
