Avamys Nasal Spray

Key Points

• Effective within 8 hours
• Reduces inflammation in the nose
• Relieves symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose and itching

Buy Avamys online

To buy Avamys nasal spray online, follow these easy steps.

• Fill out a consultation form to determine your eligibility.
• Once completed, this will be reviewed by one of our pharmacists the very same day.
• Once approved, your medication will be dispatched in discreet packaging. Next day delivery options are available.

What is Avamys nasal spray and what is it used for?

Avamys nasal spray is a prescription-only treatment for hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and allergies, such as house dust and animal fur.

Avamys is used to treat symptoms such as:

• Nasal congestion
• Runny or itchy nose
• Sneezing
• Itchy, watery, or red eyes

How does Avamys nasal spray work?

Avamys contains a steroid, which works to reduce inflammation and swelling. This helps to alleviate symptoms associated with hay fever and allergies.

How long does it take for Avamys nasal spray to work?

Avamys spray typically begins to work eight hours after the first dose. 

However, it could take a few days, or even a few weeks, for the full effects to be seen. Keep using this nasal spray regularly to see an improvement in your symptoms.

A study published by the European Medicines Agency found that Avamys effectively reduced symptoms within a two week period.

The usual dose for Avamys nasal spray for hay fever and allergic rhinitis is, "two sprays into each nostril daily, reduced to one spray into each nostril daily, once control has been achieved". The aim is to control symptoms to a point where you are using the lowest effective dose.

Each spray delivers a 27.5mcg dose.

Do not exceed the recommended dose. Avamys is a steroid nasal spray, so overuse may cause adverse side effects and potentially damage the nostrils. Using more than the prescribed dose will not yield better results and can be harmful to your health.  
 

How to use Avamys nasal spray

For Avamys nasal spray to be effective, it is important that you use it regularly and follow the instructions provided.

When using a new bottle, you may have to push down the spray a few times until you see a fine mist released. This may also be necessary if you haven’t used a bottle for a few days. 

You can find instructions on how to use Avamys nasal spray in the patient information leaflet. Here is what you need to do:

• Shake the bottle and remove the cap
• Blow your nose to clear your nostrils
• Use your finger to close one nostril and then tilt your head forward as you put the nozzle into the open nostril
• Breathe slowly through the nose and press down on the nozzle, spraying once into the nostril
• Breathe out via your mouth
• Repeat the process in the other nostril 
• Wipe the nozzle down with a tissue when you are finished, before replacing the cap

Do not exceed the recommended number of sprays in 24 hours.  

Active ingredients: Fluticasone furoate 27.5mcg

Inactive ingredients: Glucose anhydrous, dispersible cellulose, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, purified water

Avamys is a well-tolerated medication, and most people do not experience side effects. However, they are still possible.

Side effects of Avamys include:

Very common: Affecting more than 10% of users:

• Nosebleeds

Common: Affecting up to 10% of users:

• Headache
• Taste alternations
• Voice alteration

Uncommon: Affecting up to 1% of users:

• Pain, irritation and burning within the nasal passage

You should read the product information leaflet for a full list of side effects.

If you experience any unusual side effects, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
 

Does Avamys cause withdrawal symptoms?

Avamys is not known to cause withdrawal symptoms. You can stop using Avamys at any time, however, symptoms may return if you stop using treatment and allergens are still present.

Avamys nasal spray isn’t suitable for everyone. Do not use Avamys if:

• You are allergic to fluticasone furoate or any of the other ingredients contained in this medication which can be found in the patient information leaflet
• You have a condition called tuberculosis
• You have recently had nose surgery
• You have an infection in your nose

Most nasal steroids are safe to use during pregnancy. Systemic absorption is minimal, and unlikely to affect the foetus.

If you wish to use Avamys whilst pregnant, always check with your doctor or pharmacist beforehand.

Avamys is usually safe to take whilst breastfeeding. Because the amount of drug absorbed into the bloodstream is minimal, it is unlikely to affect the feeding infant. However, always check with your doctor or pharmacist if you wish to use Avamys whilst breastfeeding.

You should consult your GP or pharmacist before taking Avamys if you are currently, or have recently taken, any other medicines especially any of the following:

• Steroid tablets or injections
• Steroid creams
• Asthma medication
• Medication used to treat HIV, such as ritonavir or cobicistat
• Ketoconazole (usually used to treat fungal infections)

If you are currently taking or are planning to take any medication at all, let your pharmacist or GP know before starting to use Avamys nasal spray. 

Fluticasone nasal spray

Fluticasone nasal spray is the generic version of Avamys. It contains the same active ingredient as Avamys. Both treatments are as effective as each other.
 

Nasonex

Like Avamys, Nasonex is a nasal spray that can be used to treat symptoms of hay fever allergies, reducing inflammation. 

Nasonex is also a steroid treatment and contains a similar type of active ingredient — mometasone furoate. Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid that works in the same way as fluticasone furoate, the active ingredient in Avamys, to combat allergy symptoms and inflammation. Avamys is not commonly used to treat nasal polyps, however, Nasonex is. 

Nasonex spray is a prescription-only treatment.
 

Flixonase

Flixonase can be used to treat the same allergies that Avamys does. 

It is another medicine in the corticosteroid group, but contains fluticasone propionate as its active ingredient, rather than fluticasone furoate. 

Flixonase nasal spray works in the same way as Avamys, reducing inflammation to combat congestion in the nose, relieving symptoms such as nasal congestion, as well as watery, red or itchy eyes.
 

Beconase

Beconase nasal spray is another prescription-only treatment used to prevent and relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis. 

Like Avamys, Beconase is a corticosteroid medicine that works by reducing inflammation and easing congestion. It contains the active ingredient beclometasone dipropionate.

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