الأدوية والمكملات الغذائية

Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

This medicine comes with patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

This medicine is only used in the nose. Do not get this medicine in your eyes or mouth. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water for at least 10 minutes and call your doctor right away.

Do not use this medicine for any other nose problem without checking with your doctor first.

To use the spray:

• Shake the bottle gently before each use.
• When you use the Dymista® nasal spray for the first time, you must prime the spray. Press down fully on the top of the pump 6 times or until a fine spray comes out. Prime the spray if it has not been used for 14 days or more.
• Gently blow your nose before using the spray. Tilt your head down, looking at your toes, and insert the tip of the nose piece into your nostril. Hold bottle upright and aim the spray tip toward the back of your nose.
• Close the opposite nostril with a finger. Release 1 spray and at the same time, breathe in gently through the nostril keeping your head tilted forward and down.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds then breathe out slowly through your mouth.
• Spray the opposite nostril using the same steps.
• Do not blow your nose after using the spray.
• Wipe the tip of the outside of the nose piece with a clean, dry tissue or cloth and put the cap back on.
• Throw this medicine away after you use 120 sprays.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For nasal dosage form (spray):
  • For treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis:
    • Adults and children 6 years of age and older—1 spray in each nostril two times a day. Each spray contains 137 micrograms (mcg) of azelastine and 50 mcg of fluticasone.
    • Children younger than 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the nasal spray bottle upright at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not store in the freezer or refrigerator.