Azeflo FT Nasal Spray


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Lupin Ltd
Active Ingredient Fluticasone Propionate (27.5mcg) + Azelastine (140mcg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.9
User Reviews705

FAQ

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How to use Azeflo FT Nasal?
Before using Azeflo FT Nasal, make sure you clean your nose by blowing it gently. Shake the bottle and spray the medicine into your nose. You should keep your head down while using Azeflo FT Nasal.
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What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Azeflo FT Nasal?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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Can the use of Azeflo FT Nasal cause sleepiness?
Yes, Azeflo FT Nasal can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.
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What if you forget to take Azeflo Nasal Spray?
If you miss a dose of Azeflo FT Nasal, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Azeflo FT Nasal Spray Reviews

Azeflo FT Nasal is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.

Azeflo FT Nasal should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril. It provides relief very quickly and can last for several hours. If you use this medicine too often or for too long, it may worsen your symptoms rather than improve them.

The most common side effects are taste change, nosebleeds, diarrhea, fever, and headaches. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

How Azeflo FT Nasal Spray Works

Azeflo FT Nasal is a combination of two medicines: Fluticasone Propionate and Azelastine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies (allergic rhinitis). Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) and irritation in the nose. Azelastine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

How to Use Azeflo FT 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.

Benefits of Azeflo FT Nasal Spray

  • In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies: Azeflo FT Nasal 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 take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Azeflo FT Nasal may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Uses of Azeflo FT Nasal Spray

  • Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Azeflo FT Nasal Spray Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Azeflo FT Nasal 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  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azeflo FT Nasal is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
  • Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. 
  • Inform your doctor if you have an infection,injury or ulceration in the inside of the nose as Azeflo FT Nasal can increase the risk of nose bleed and ulceration.
  • Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
  • Shake the bottle before using the medicine. 
  • Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
  • The right way to use the nasal spray:Shake the bottle before using the medicine. Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.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.Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Avoid deep breathing as it will cause the medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
  • The right way to use the nasal spray:Shake the bottle before using the medicine. Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.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.Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
  • Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.

References

  1. Azelastine hydrochloride + Fluticasone propionate. Somerset, New Jersey: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2012 [revised 2015].
  2. Fluticasone Propionate + Azelastine. Mylan Specialty LP; 2017.
  3. UKmedicine Information. Azelastine/Fluticasone Nasal Spray. 2013.

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