Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm
About Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm
Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication. It is indicated for managing seasonal allergic symptoms, and perennial allergic and non-allergic rhinitis in adult and paediatric patients aged four years and older. Seasonal allergies are caused by exposure to airborne substances (such as pollens) that are only present at specific seasons of the year. Perennial allergies are caused by year-round indoor exposure to airborne pollutants (such as house dust). Perennial non-allergic rhinitis, also known as vasomotor rhinitis, is a chronic illness characterised by symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis (runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and nasal itching) but lasting for more than nine months each year.
Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm contains fluticasone propionate. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, it provides relief from a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes and an itchy nose.
Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm is available on prescription only. Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm must be taken as directed by the healthcare professional or as per leaflet information to get the maximum benefit of Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm. As very little medicine of Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm is absorbed into the rest of the body, it's not likely to give you side effects. In rare cases, you may experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, nose bleeds, trouble breathing, cough, burning, or itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Avoid using if you have a known allergy or hypersensitive reaction to fluticasone Propionate. If you are a pregnant or nursing mother, do not use Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm without first consulting your doctor. Avoid Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm use in patients with recent nasal ulcers, surgery, or trauma. It is not recommended for use in children under four years of age. Children aged four years and older can use Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The development of eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma has been reported with the use of fluticasone nasal sprays. You should have a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions. Before using Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm, inform your doctor if you have or have ever been treated for fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infections. Also, tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis (a type of lung infection) before taking this medicine.
Uses of Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm
Medicinal Benefits
Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm contains fluticasone propionate. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. As a result, it relieves symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and an itchy nose.
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Drug Warnings
Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm is not suitable for some people. Avoid using Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm if have a known allergy or hypersensitive reaction to fluticasone Propionate. If you are a pregnant or a nursing mother, do not consume Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm without first consulting your doctor, as it will only be prescribed if the benefits overweight the risks. Patients with recent nasal ulcers, surgery, or trauma should avoid using this product. The development of eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma has been reported with the use of fluticasone nasal sprays. You should have a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions. Before using Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm, please tell your doctor if you have or have ever been treated for fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infections. Also, tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis (a type of lung infection). The safety and effectiveness in children under the age of four have not been satisfactorily proven. Children aged four years and older can use Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm may interact with antifungal medicines (e.g. ketoconazole) and HIV medications (e.g. ritonavir, cobicistat, nelfinavir).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm may interact with disease conditions, including hyperadrenocorticism (excess of adrenocortical hormones), infections (viral, bacterial or fungal), ocular herpes simplex, ocular toxicities (glaucoma and glaucoma), osteoporosis, chickenpox, and measles or tuberculosis (TB, a type of lung infection).
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Do not stop taking Austril 27.5 mcg Nasal Spray 6 gm suddenly without talking to your doctor first, which may worsen your symptoms.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Seasonal allergies: Seasonal allergies are caused by exposure to airborne substances (such as pollens) that emerge exclusively at specific seasons of the year. Seasonal allergies cause itchy skin, a runny nose, sneezing, and often itchy or watery, bloodshot eyes.
Perennial allergies: Perennial allergies are caused by year-round indoor exposure to airborne pollutants (such as house dust). Perennial allergies induce a clogged, itchy, and sometimes runny nose and irritated lips and throat.
Perennial nonallergic rhinitis: Perennial nonallergic rhinitis, also known as vasomotor rhinitis, is a chronic illness characterised by symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis (runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and nasal itching) but lasting for more than nine months each year.