Fluticasone Furoate  27.5 mcg + Oxymetazoline 50 mcg Nasal Spray

Fluticasone Furoate  27.5 mcg + Oxymetazoline 50 mcg Nasal Spray

Fluticasone Furoate + Oxymetazoline is used to treat perennial allergic rhinitis, an inflammatory condition lasting for an hour or more days in a year. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes.

Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline is an amalgamation of Fluticasone furoate (corticosteroid) and Oxymetazoline (decongestants). Fluticasone furoate stops the formation of chemicals in the body that could cause inflammatory reactions. Oxymetazoline helps constrict and narrow blood vessels in the linings of nasal passages, helping mitigate allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Medical Benefits

Fluticasone Furoate + Oxymetazoline is a mixture of two drugs Fluticasone furoate and Oxymetazoline. Fluticasone furoate reduces the release of many chemicals in the body that trigger inflammation. While oxymetazoline contracts blood vessels in the nasal mucosa. Thus it provides mild relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, pain, swelling, blisters, or stiffness.

How Does Fluticasone Furoate + Oxymetazoline Work? 

It is a two-medicine combination. An enzyme cytosolic phospholipase A2 is suppressed by fluticasone furoate that initiates a cascade of reactions and eventually produces inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Blood vessels will cause dilation leading to a form of nasal congestion, oxymetazoline being a decongestant narrows the nasal passage of blood vessels.

How To Use Fluticasone Furoate + Oxymetazoline

This drug is to be applied as per the prescribed dosages and durations. Instructions are also present on the label to follow before application. Place the bottle tip inside one of the nostrils and shut down the other. The side of the nose is to face the nozzle in such a way that it avoids reaching the cartilage separating your two nostrils. It should breathe lightly, with the head straight upwards while doing this. The same is to be followed with another nostril.

Side Effects 

• Irritation or dryness of the nasal mucosa 
• Local burning sensation
• Headache
• Nausea

Precautions:-

• Use your medication as directed by your physician.
• Do not use more than specified. Dry teeth can come again or worsen with frequent or long-term use.
• Don’t swallow this medicine.
• Using the same Fluticasone Furoate + Oxymetazoline for more than one person can spread the infection so don’t use the same nasal spary.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Q. What is Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline used for?

Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline is prescribed in the treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis, a condition where the body’s immune system reacts to a foreign substance.

Q. Can Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline be used in patients who have recently undergone nose surgery?

No, Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline is contraindicated in patients who have a recent nose operation or in whom the diagnosis of any infection of the nose exists, as it will result in nose bleeding and extra severe pain of the nose. Such might worsen your condition even further. Consult your doctor and do as advised for better results.

Q. Who should not use Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline?

People who are allergic to any of the components of Fluticasone Furoate+ Oxymetazoline should avoid using it. In addition, it should be avoided by individuals with narrow-angle glaucoma or those who have had recent nasal transplant surgery. This product should not be used by children under six years of age. Consult your doctor before taking Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline, especially if you have conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated thyroid, or heart disease.

Q. Is it safe to use Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor before using Fluticasone Furoate+oxymetazoline. While there is little information about the safety of this medication during pregnancy, if the benefits outweigh the risks, your doctor may prescribe it.