Veramyst Nasal Spray (Fluticasone Furoate)

What is Veramyst Nasal Spray?

Veramyst (or Avamys) is a nasal spray, which is chemically known as Fluticasone furoate and belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids.

What is Veramyst Nasal Spray used for?

Veramyst is used for treating seasonal and general allergy symptoms, including runny nose, stiffness, swelling or itching of nose, and redness of eyes. It is prescribed to patients suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis and is given to adults and children, who are in the age group of 2 to 12 years.

How does Veramyst Nasal Spray work?

Veramyst works in the nasal passage, thereby relieving the signs of allergies by reducing inflammation.

How to use Veramyst Nasal Spray

Rely on your doctor for exact information regarding the usage of Veramyst, as the doses may vary according to your age and other medical factors. Generally, two sprays per nostril per day is the recommended dose. It should be taken for the full prescribed time for best results. Do not stop taking Veramyst even if you start feeling better after a few doses.

Before taking your Veramyst dose, shake the medication thoroughly, tilt your head and put the nozzle inside your nostril pointing towards the sides of your nose. After this, press the button and let the spray enter your nasal track, now breathe through your nose and leave your breath through your mouth. Repeat the process 2 to 3 times with the other nostril as well.

Veramyst Nasal Spray warnings and precautions

You need to keep the following things in mind before you start taking Veramyst nasal spray:

1. Be cautious while applying Veramyst and make sure it does not enter your eyes. If it accidently happens, wash the eyes with clean water.
2. Do not use it if you are allergic to Veramyst or any of its ingredients.
3. Disposing of the medication in waste water is also not recommended.
4. Avoid using Veramyst after using it for the number of labeled times.
5. Store the medication in a specific position, i.e. upright down with its cap on and keep it beyond the reach of children.
6. It is highly recommended not to share Veramyst with any other patient until prescribed, even if he/she has the same symptoms.
7. Seek a prior medical advice before taking this medicine, as it can increase the risk of infection or can even worsen the existing ones, including chicken pox, measles or decreased liver functions.
8. Also, stay vigilant and consult the benefits and the risks of Veramyst with your physician if you are pregnant, lactating or have had any nasal injury lately.

What do I do if I have missed a Veramyst Nasal Spray dose?

If you have missed your Veramyst dose, you should skip it and resume your instructed dose, especially if you recall it after a few hours.

What do I do if I have taken a Veramyst Nasal Spray overdose?

If you have taken Veramyst overdose, you should talk to your doctor right away.

Veramyst Nasal Spray interactions

The drugs that may interact with this medication, resulting in serious medical complications, are antifungal medications like ketoconzole or voriconazole and ritonavir.

Also, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine in cigarettes, and other street drugs can affect the mechanism of Veramyst. Check with your doctor and discuss the prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines that you are on before your doctor prescribes you Veramyst.

Veramyst Nasal Spray side effects

Side effects of Veramyst that are commonly known and need medical attention only if they persist or get troublesome include back pain, cough, headache, and sore throat.

Other more serious, but rare side effects of Veramyst that demand an instant medical assistance are abnormal heartbeats, ulcers inside nose, persistent fever and fungal infections in nose.