Product Use
Pirinase Hayfever Nasal Spray contains a corticosteroid called fluticasone propionate. This 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 in the environment.
What does it do:
When used regularly it treats and helps prevent allergic rhinitis caused by airborne allergies including hayfever. It helps to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis for up to 24 hours.
Airborne allergy symptoms include:
Sneezing
Itchy and runny nose
Itchy and watery eyes
Nasal congestion and associated sinus discomfort
Instructions
Over 18 years: 2 sprays into each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning. In some cases 2 sprays into each nostril twice daily may be required. Maximum 4 sprays into each nostril in 24 hours. Maximum benefit may require 3-4 days of continuous use. 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. Under 18 years: not to be used
Cautions
Do not use:
more than 4 sprays in each nostril in a day
for more than 3 months continuously without consulting your doctor
If you have ever had a bad reaction to this spray or to any of its ingredients
For children and adolescents under 18 years
Check with your doctor before you use the spray:
If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or breast feeding
If you’ve just had surgery or an injury to the nose, or ulcers in the nose
If you have a cold or sinus infection or another infection around the nose
If your symptoms have not improved after using the spray for 7 days
tell a pharmacist or doctor if you are taking:
Other corticosteroid medicines – these may include some eczema creams, asthma inhalers, tablets, injections, nasal sprays, and eye or nose drops
Ritonavir – an anti-HIV medicine
Ketoconazole – used to treat fungal infections
Ingredients
Aqueous nasal spray suspension containing per dose:
Fluticasone Propionate 50mcg
It is an aqueous spray that contains 50 micrograms of fluticasone propionate as the active ingredient in each spray. It also contains microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, dextrose, polysorbate 80, purified water, dilute hydrochloric acid and preservatives: benzalkonium chloride and phenylethylalcohol. Each bottle contains 60 sprays.
