Furamist Nasal Spray- 6gm
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Manufactured By Cipla Ltd
Composition Fluticasone Furoate (27.5mcg)
Package Size ( 6gm Nasal Spray in a bottle )
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Description:
Furamist Nasal Spray is a steroid. 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.
You should always use it as advised by your doctor but to get the full benefit you should take it regularly. It may take a few days for the spray to take full effect. If you do not see an improvement in your symptoms after a week you should talk to your doctor.
The most common side effects of Furamist Nasal Spray include nasal discomforts such as burning or itching. It can also cause nosebleeds, nasal inflammation, and headaches in some patients. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or they do not go away. This medicine may lower the ability of your body to fight off infections, so try to stay away from someone having chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis. In general, you should try to avoid situations which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites), and it would be best to avoid smoking.
Before starting to use this medicine you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare team. If you use this medicine for a long time, your doctor may want to carry out certain medical tests during the duration of treatment to check your progress.
Benefits of Furamist Nasal Spray
In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Furamist Nasal Spray provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to use it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Furamist Nasal Spray may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are using it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Furamist Nasal Spray
Common side effects of Furamist
- Nasal inflammation
- Headache
- Nosebleeds
- Nasal ulceration
- Breathlessness
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No interaction found
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Faq for medicine:
A: Furamist is a steroid but not an antibiotic/anti-histaminic/anti-cholinerhic/decongestant drug.It is used to treat nasal congestion (decongestant) and other symptoms caused by allergies or conditions like asthma
Q: Does it contain sulfa?
A: It does not contain sulfa
Q: Is Furamist available over the counter?
A: No. Furamist is a prescription drug. It is not available over the counter
Q: Is Furamist the same as Nasonex/Flonase?
A: Furamist is also available in the branded form as Flonase nasal spray
Q: Does it contain acetaminophen?
A: However, Nasonex consists of another drug called Mometasone also used for treating nasal allergies. Acetaaminofen is a different medication
Q: What is used for?
A: Fluticasone (in the form of inhaler) is used to treat symptoms of asthma and nasal inflammation such as coughing, wheezing, blocked nose, runny nose
Q: Is Furamist used for cold?
A: It is also used as topical cream to treat various skin allergies and infections. It is not used for common cold
Q: Can I take Furamist with Benadryl/Sudafed/Zyrtec/ Afrin/Allegra/Mucinex?
A: Yes. Furamist may be taken with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)/Zyrtec (cetrizine)/ Afrin (oxymetazoline)/Allegra (fexofenadine)/Mucinex (guaifenesin) if prescribed by your doctor
Q: Does Furamist propionate cause weight gain/drowsiness/ wakefulness?
A: Furamist may cause weight gain since it is a steroid drug. It may cause drowsiness or wakefulness. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Q: Is Furamist addictive?
A: No. Furamist is not an addictive or a controlled/banned substance
Q: Dose Furamist cause nose bleeds?
A: Yes. The most common and expected side-effect of Furamist nasal spray/inhaler is nose bleeding. If your bleeding is more or does not stop, please consult your doctor
Q: Can I take Furamist if I have high blood pressure?
A: It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Furamist if you have high blood pressure.
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