Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

Composition of Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray contains Fluticasone (27.5mcg) + Oxymetazoline (50mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid and Nasal decongestant / saline class of medicines.

Uses of Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

• This medicine is used in the treatment of asthma
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• blocked nose
• allergic rhinitis and nasal dryness.

Key benefits

• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting
• Rapid relief of a blocked nose
• Acts locally

How Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Fluticasone and Oxymetazoline. Fluticasone is breathed straight into the lungs, where it opens the airways and reduces the swelling inside them, so less of the medicine reaches the rest of the body. Oxymetazoline acts inside the nose to reduce swelling and congestion or to moisten the lining.

How to take Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

Blow your nose gently, then insert the nozzle into one nostril, close the other and breathe in as you press. Aim slightly away from the middle of your nose. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. It may cause a racing heart, restlessness and a rise in blood pressure if swallowed. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

Most side effects of Flutiprl Ox Nasal are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Throat irritation
• Hoarse voice
• Oral thrush
• Tremor
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Stinging in the nose
• Sneezing
• Dryness
• Nosebleeds

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

Warnings and precautions

Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children. Do not use a medicated nasal decongestant for more than the few days stated on the pack. Longer use causes rebound congestion that is worse than the original block. Saline drops and sprays have no such limit and are safe for repeated use. Use your own bottle only — sharing spreads infection.

Do not take Flutiprl Ox Nasal if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler. Decongestant sprays are not suitable for very young children without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever. Decongestants can raise blood pressure; tell your doctor if you are hypertensive.

How to store Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Flutiprl Ox Nasal Spray

Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working. Blow your nose gently before using the spray. Steam inhalation and saline rinses help without any rebound risk.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PRISTINE PEARL PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-asthmatic and Nasal preparation

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid and Nasal decongestant / saline