Product Description
Dymista dual-action nasal spray is licenced for the relief of symptoms of moderate to severe seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
Fluticasone propionate is a steroid with potent anti-inflammatory action which can take between 7-14 days for full effects.
Azelastine Hydrochloride, an antihistamine can help reduce some of your allergy symptoms within just 15 minutes for rapid relief of your hay fever symptoms.
These two ingredients work together to reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as:
- Sneezing
- Runny or Blocked Nose
- Cattarh / Post Nasal Drip
So what is allergic rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by an allergen such as pollen, dust, or mould.
In susceptible individuals, when the cells lining the nose are exposed to certain allergens, histamine is released causing swelling, irritation and inflammation. This causes symptoms such as sneezing, itchiness and a blocked or runny nose.
Allergens can vary between individuals but common triggers include pollen, dust, mould or animal skin flakes. The symptoms usually start fairly soon after being exposed to the allergen.
Some people experience symptoms all year round and others may be sensitive to seasonal allergens such as pollen and only experience symptoms for a few weeks at a time.
Directions
Dymista Nasal Spray is easy to use. Please follow the steps below to make sure you get the most from this medicine.
For adults aged 18 years and over: One spray in each nostril morning and evening. This medicine is suitable for regular use if required for seasonal or perennial symptoms.
Important: As with all steroid nasal sprays do not use more than the prescribed dose and periodically discontinue treatment to see if symptoms return.
How to use:
- Shake the bottle gently for 5 seconds by tilting it upwards and downwards and then remove the protective cap
- Blow your nose to clear your nostrils
- Keep your head tilted downwards towards your toes. Do not tilt your head backwards
- Hold the bottle upright and carefully insert the spray tip into one nostril
- Close the other nostril with your finger, rapidly press down once and sniff gently at the same time
- Breathe out through your mouth
- Repeat in the other nostril
This product is intended for intranasal use only. Once opened, use within 6 months.
1 bottle should produce at least 120 sprays and is suitable for long-term use to prevent symptoms of perennial and seasonal rhinitis.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Azelastine Hydrochloride 137mcg and Fluticasone Propionate 50mcg
Inactive Ingredients: Disodium edetate, glycerol, microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride, phenylethyl alcohol and purified water.
This list is not exhaustive and inactive ingredients may differ between brands or batches. For further information please contact us.
Side Effects
What side effects could I expect?
Dymista Steroid Nasal Spray is generally well tolerated but the following side effects tend to be the most common:
- Nose bleed
- Headache
- Unpleasant taste - this should go away if you have a soft drink a few minutes after using this medicine
- Unpleasant smell
- Slight irritation of the inside of the nose
- Nasal dryness, cough, dry throat or throat irritation
Systemic side effects (side effects concerning the whole body) may occur when this medicine is used at high doses for a long time. These effects are much less likely to occur if you use a steroid nasal spray than if you take steroids by mouth. These effects may vary in individual patients and between different steroid preparations.
Nasal steroids can affect the normal production of hormones in your body, particularly if you use high doses for a long time. In children and adolescents, this side effect can cause them to grow more slowly than others. In rare cases, a reduction of bone density (osteoporosis) was observed, if nasal steroids were administered long-term.
This list is not exhaustive and for less common side effects please refer to the patient information leaflet.
Warnings
Dymista is usually well tolerated, but some patients should not use this medicine.
This medicine should not be used by the following groups of patients without first seeking medical advice from your GP or our Pharmacist:
- If you are allergic to azelastine hydrochloride, fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- You suffer from impaired adrenal function
- You have a change in vision or a history of increased ocular pressure, glaucoma and/or cataracts.
- You have tuberculosis or an untreated infection
- You suffer from a severe liver disease. Your risk of suffering from systemic side effects is increased.
Dymista is not suitable if you use any of the following medicines without first speaking to our pharmacist for medical advice:
- Ritonavir
- Cobicistat
- Ketoconazole
If you have any questions about how this product may interact with your current medicines or conditions please contact us and one of our pharmacists will be more than happy to help.
Patient Information leaflet
To view or download this medicine patient information leaflet (PIL) please Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Dymista over the counter?
This medicine is not available to buy over the counter because it is prescription only. But don’t worry, because at Travelpharm we employ experienced non-medical prescribers registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council to prescribe Dymista for you. Simply fill out the questionnaire carefully when checking out and one of the prescribers will check your suitability prior to despatch.
Can I use Dymista if I am Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
This medicine is not suitable for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding when purchased through our prescriber. Please speak with your GP or Midwife for further information
Preparing to use Dymista for the first time
Shake the bottle gently for 5 seconds by tilting it upwards and downwards and then remove the protective cap.
The first time the nasal spray is used, you must prime the pump by squirting it into the air.
Prime the pump by putting two fingers on either side of the spray pump and place your thumb on the bottom of the bottle.
Press down and release the pump 6 times until a fine mist appears
Now your pump is primed and ready to use. If the nasal spray has not been used for more than 7 days, you will need to re-prime the pump once by pressing down and releasing the pump.
Why is Dymista so expensive?
Dymista, unlike many hayfever nasal sprays contains 2 ingredients a corticosteroid and an antihistamine. This unique combination means you don't need to both tablets, sprays and eye drops to manage your troublseome allergy symptoms.
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