Duonase Nasal Spray

Duonase Nasal Spray

Duonase Nasal Spray is an antihistamine-corticosteroid combination available as a metered spray formulation for intranasal administration. It contains azelastine hydrochloride, which is a second generation H1 receptor-antagonist with potent topical activity, and fluticasone propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties.

Drug = Fluticasone propionate + Azelastine

Strength = 50 Mcg + 140 Mcg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

How To Take

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 away from the cartilage diving the two sides of your nose and toward the sides of your nostril. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat in the other nostril.

Dosage

Duonase Nasal Spray

Side Effects

Changes in taste

Nosebleeds

Headache

Sleepiness or drowsiness

Crusting in the nose

Nosebleeds or runny nose

Hole in the cartilage between your nose (nasal septal perforation)

A whistling sound when you breathe may be a symptom of nasal septal perforation

Slow wound healing

Thrush (candida), a fungal infection in your nose and throat

Eye problems, such as glaucoma or cataracts

Warning

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Duonase Nasal Spray will harm your unborn baby

Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed

It is not known if Duonase Nasal Spray is safe or effective in children under 12 years of age

Duonase Nasal Spray can cause sleepiness or drowsiness

Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything that needs you to be alert until you know how Duonase Nasal Spray affects you

Uses

Duonase Nasal Spray is used for sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. It provides relief from moderate to severe persistent symptoms.