PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
 
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.
 
USES OF FURAMIST NASAL SPRAY
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
 
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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Furamist
Nasal inflammation
Headache
Nosebleeds
Nasal ulceration
Breathlessness
 
HOW TO USE FURAMIST NASAL SPRAY
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
 
HOW FURAMIST NASAL SPRAY WORKS
Furamist Nasal Spray is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
 
SAFETY ADVICE
 
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
 
Pregnancy
Furamist Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
 
Breast feeding
Furamist Nasal Spray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use of Furamist Nasal Spray in breastfeeding mothers should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the baby.
 
Driving
No interaction found/established
 
Kidney
No interaction found/established
 
Liver
No interaction found/established