Dymista Control Nasal Spray

What is Dymista Control Nasal Spray?

An antihistamine and anti-inflammatory combination product for relief of moderate to severe hayfever symptoms. It must only be used when either an antihistamine nasal spray or corticosteroid nasal spray has not provided relief. 

Fast and effective relief from the following hayfever symptoms:

• Runny nose
• Blocked nose
• Itchy nose
• Sneezing
• Red eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Watery eyes

Ingredients

Contains 137 micrograms of azelastine hydrochloride and 50 micrograms of fluticasone propionate per spray. 

Also contains: Disodium edetate, glycerol, microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride solution, phenylethyl alcohol, purified water.

How to use Dymista Control Nasal Spray

Read the package leaflet before use. Use only in the nose. Shake gently before use. 

Adults age 18 and over: One spray per nostril in the morning and evening. 

The maximum daily dose should not exceed two sprays in each nostril.

• Once opened, use within 6 months. 
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Discard 6 months after opening.

DO NOT USE

• If you are taking medicines for HIV
• For more than 3 months continuously without  consulting your doctor
• If you are allergic to any ingredients in this medicine

Consult your doctor

Before use, if you are or may become pregnant or are breast feeding 

If your symptoms have not improved or are not well controlled within 7 days.

Very common side effects (These may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• Nosebleed

Common side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• Headache
• A bitter taste in your mouth, especially if you tilt your head backwards when you are using the nasal spray. This should go away if you have a soft drink a few minutes after using this medicine.
• Unpleasant smell

Uncommon side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• Slight irritation of the inside of the nose. This can cause mild stinging, itching or sneezing.
• Nasal dryness, cough, dry throat or throat irritation

Rare side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• Dry mouth

Very rare side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Cataract, glaucoma or increased pressure in your eye where you may have a loss of vision and/or red and painful eyes.

These side effects have been reported following prolonged treatment with fluticasone propionate nasal sprays.

• Damage of the skin and mucous membrane in the nose
• Feeling sick, weary, exhausted or weak
• Rash, itchy skin or red, raised itchy bumps
• Bronchospasm (the narrowing of the airways in the lungs)

Seek immediate medical help if you have any of the following symptoms:

Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing/breathing and a sudden onset of skin rash. This could be signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Please note: This is very rare.

Side effects with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

Blurred vision

Sores in the nose

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 corticosteroid nasal spray than if you take corticosteroids by mouth.

These effects may vary in individual patients and between different corticosteroid preparations (see section 2).

Nasal corticosteroids 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 the bone density (osteoporosis) was observed if nasal corticosteroids were administered long-term.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.