Pirinase Hayfever Relief for Adults 0.05% nasal spray

Nazione: Regno Unito

Lingua: inglese

Fonte: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Principio attivo:

Fluticasone propionate

Commercializzato da:

Haleon UK Ltd

Codice ATC:

R01AD08

INN (Nome Internazionale):

Fluticasone propionate

Dosaggio:

50microgram/1dose

Forma farmaceutica:

Spray

Via di somministrazione:

Nasal

Classe:

No Controlled Drug Status

Tipo di ricetta:

Valid as a prescribable product

Dettagli prodotto:

BNF: 12020100; GTIN: 5054563009814

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PLEASE READ RIGHT THROUGH THIS LEAFLET BEFORE YOU START USING THIS
MEDICINE.
This medicine is available without prescription, but you still need to
use
Pirinase Hayfever Relief for Adults 0.05% Nasal Spray carefully to get
the
best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, or if there is anything you do not
understand,
ask your pharmacist.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Pirinase Hayfever Relief does
2. Check before you use Pirinase Hayfever Relief
3. How to use Pirinase Hayfever Relief
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Pirinase Hayfever Relief
6. Further information
1. What Pirinase Hayfever Relief does
PIRINASE HAYFEVER RELIEF IS USED TO TREAT THE ALLERGIC SYMPTOMS OF
HAYFEVER
including sneezing, itchy and watery eyes and a runny, itchy or
blocked-up
nose, for up to 24 hours.
The active ingredient is fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid
which, when
used every day, has an anti-inflammatory action and works in a similar
way
to natural body chemicals to control inflammation. This spray helps to
control your body’s reactions to allergens (pollen) in the
environment.
2. Check before you use Pirinase Hayfever Relief
DO NOT USE PIRINASE HAYFEVER RELIEF
• Do not use IF YOU ARE TAKING MEDICINES FOR HIV.
• Do not use IF YOU HAVE EVER HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION to
fluticasone propionate or to any of the other ingredients (listed
in Section 6).
• Do not use if you are UNDER 18 YEARS.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH PIRINASE HAYFEVER RELIEF
•
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Pirinase Hayfever
Relief if you
have an INFECTION in your nose or sinuses, if you have a HIGH
TEMPERATURE
or you have recently had SURGERY, an INJURY or ULCERS in your nose.
• IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE AFTER 7 DAYS, or they are still
not well
controlled, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
• DO NOT USE CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN 1 MONTH unless your doctor
tells
you to.
• Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other
visual
disturbances, which could be

Scheda tecnica

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Pirinase Hayfever Relief for Adults 0.05% Nasal Spray
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Aqueous suspension of 0.05% micronised fluticasone propionate. Each
actuation
contains 50 micrograms of fluticasone propionate.
Excipient with known effect:
Benzalkonium Chloride
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Nasal spray, suspension.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis including hay fever.
This medicine also provides symptomatic relief of sneezing, itchy and
runny nose,
itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion and associated sinus
discomfort.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For administration by the intranasal route only.
ADULTS AGED 18 YEARS AND OVER: For the treatment of seasonal allergic
rhinitis: -
Two sprays into each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning.
Once symptoms
are under control a maintenance dose of one spray per nostril once a
day may be used.
If symptoms recur the dosage may be increased accordingly. The minimum
dose at
which effective control of symptoms is maintained should be used.
The maximum daily dose should not exceed two sprays into each nostril.
ELDERLY:-
The normal adult dosage is applicable.
CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: Should not be used by children and
adolescents
under 18 years of age.
For full therapeutic benefit regular usage is recommended.
Maximum benefit may require 3-4 days of continuous treatment in some
people (see
section 5.1, Pharmacodynamic Properties).
Shake gently before use.
Before use the bottle needs to be primed by pumping until a fine spray
is produced.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to fluticasone propionate or any other of the
ingredients.
Concomitant use with HIV medicines (see section 4.5).
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Treatment should be stopped or the advice of a doctor sought if an
improvement is
not seen within 7 days. The advice of a doctor or pharmacist