Azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate nasal spray

If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor. This medicine may increase your risk of having some unwanted effects in the nose. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have bloody mucus, sores inside the nose, unexplained nosebleeds, or a whistling sound when you breathe while you are using this medicine. You may get infections more easily while you are using this medicine. Avoid being around people who are sick or have infections such as chickenpox or measles or if you have never had these infections. This is especially important for children. Tell your doctor right away if you think you have been exposed to chickenpox or measles. This medicine may cause thrush (a type of fungus infection) in the nose or throat. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have white patches in the throat, or pain when you eat or swallow. Check with your doctor immediately if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment. Your doctor may want your eyes checked by an eye doctor. This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do other jobs that require you to be alert. This medicine may increase your risk of having an adrenal gland that is less active than normal. The adrenal gland makes steroids for your body. This is more likely for people who use steroids for a...

Azelastine and fluticasone (Nasal) Generic name: azelastine and fluticasone [ ay-ze-LAS-teen-hye-droe-KLOR-ide, floo-TIK-a-sone-PROE-pee-oh-nate] Drug classes: • • • • • Uses for azelastine and fluticasone Azelastine and fluticasone combination nasal spray is used to treat an itchy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Azelastine is an antihistamine. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Fluticasone is a steroid (cortisone-like medicine). It works by preventing the inflammation that occurs with allergic reactions. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before using azelastine and fluticasone In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Dymist...

Before taking this medicine Tell your doctor if you have ever had: • sores or ulcers inside your nose; • an injury of or • chickenpox or • • herpes infection of your eyes; or • It is not known whether azelastine and fluticasone nasal will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Using azelastine and fluticasone nasal while you are breast-feeding may cause your breast milk to taste bitter. If you breast-feed while using this medicine, watch for signs that your baby is not nursing as well. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby. How should I use azelastine and fluticasone nasal? Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions. Shake the medicine bottle gently just before each use. Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes or mouth. If the medicine gets in your eyes, rinse with water for 10 minutes and then call your doctor. Do not allow a young child to use this medicine without help from an adult. Store this medicine in an upright position at room temperature. Do not freeze or refrigerate. Throw away the medicine after you have used 120 sprays, even if there is still medicine left in the bottle. What happens if I overdose? An overdose of azelastine and fluticasone nasal ...

Azelastine nasal spray is a histamine blocker that combines with fluticasone, a corticosteroid. This nasal spray treats the symptoms of allergies like sneezing and a runny or stuffy nose. The brand name of this medication is Dymista®. Follow the instructions on the label to spray this medication into your nose as directed. What is this medication? AZELASTINE; FLUTICASONE (a ZEL as teen; floo TIK a sone) is a combination of a histamine blocker and a corticosteroid. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Dymista What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: • cataracts • glaucoma • infection, like tuberculosis, herpes, or fungal infection • recent surgery or injury of the nose or sinuses • taking a corticosteroid by mouth • an unusual or allergic reaction to azelastine, fluticasone, steroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives • pregnant or trying to get pregnant • breast-feeding How should I use this medication? This medicine is for use in the nose. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Do not use more often than directed. Make sure that you are using your nasal spray correctly. Ask you doctor or health care provider if you have any questions. Talk to your ...

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your Gently blow your nose before using this product. Shake the container gently before using. Follow the instructions for test sprays in the air if you are using the container for the first time or if you have not used it for awhile (for example, more than 1 week). Check your product package for instructions on when you need to do the test sprays again if you have not used the container in awhile. Use this medication in the nose as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day in both nostrils. Do not spray it in your Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Clean the applicator regularly. Keep track of the number of sprays used from the container. Discard the container after you have used the number of sprays specified on the manufacturer's package. You may feel the product start to work as soon as 30 minutes after the first dose, but it may take several days before you get the full benefit of this product. Tell your doctor if you do not get better or if you get worse. Drowsiness, nasal dryness/irritation, mild Remember that this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: severe nosebleeds, pain in your nose, a whistling sound when you breath...

Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Dymista® nasal spray in children 6 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 years of age. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Dymista® nasal spray in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution in patients receiving Dymista® nasal spray. Breastfeeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Drug Interactions Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this me...