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What is Pirinase Hay Fever Nasal Spray?
Pirinase Hay Fever Nasal Spray is a treatment for hay fever and allergy symptoms, helping you to feel more comfortable for up to 24 hours. It’s ideal for clearing a blocked or runny nose and easing sneezing, coughs, itchy and watery eyes, and other annoying hay fever symptoms. If you’re looking for an easy, once-daily treatment for hay fever or allergy symptoms, Pirinase could be the perfect product for you.
Each spray of Pirinase Nasal Spray contains 50 micrograms an active ingredient called fluticasone propionate, which is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing the inflammation that happens in your nasal passages when you have hay fever or another allergic reaction, helping to clear a blocked nose and ease sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and other symptoms for up to 24 hours.
Directions
The recommended number of times you should use this nasal spray is two sprays up each nostril once a day. If your symptoms don’t improve after 7 days contact your doctor and don’t use it for more than a month unless told to do so by your doctor.
Side effects
Like all medications, Pirinase Nasal Spray can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any of the following symptoms you may be having an allergic reaction and should stop use and seek immediate medical assistance:
- Rash
- Swelling of the mouth or face
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Other side effects you may experience include:
- Eye problems, e.g. pain, blurred vision
- Nasal problems, e.g. pain, persistent bleeding
- Sores in the nose
- Headache
- Unpleasant taste or smell
- Dryness or irritation in the nose or throat
- Nose bleeds
- Sneezing after using the spray, this will usually stop quite soon
Some of the potential side effects of Pirinase Nasal Spray include blurred vision or eye problems. If you experience these or any other side effects which may affect your concentration or alertness while using this product, do not attempt to drive or use tools or machinery until you are sure you are safe to do so.
If you experience any of these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.
Warnings
Pirinase Nasal Spray is not suitable for use in children under the age of 18. Do not use this product if you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other listed ingredients. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you:
- May have an infection in your nose or sinuses
- Have a high temperature
- Have recently had surgery, an injury, or ulcers in your nose
- Experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances which may be caused by conditions like glaucoma or cataracts
Do not use Pirinase if you are already taking medicines for HIV.
Storage information
Store in a cool, dry place which is below 30 degrees C. Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed. Once opened, use within 3 months. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
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