Avamys Nasal Spray

Avamys nasal spray is an allergy and hay fever treatment. It works to decrease inflammation in the nasal passages caused by allergies such as hay fever, animals and house dust, relieving symptoms.

The product is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline – it is the branded version of the generic fluticasone furoate. Avamys nasal spray’s active ingredient is fluticasone furoate, a corticosteroid.

Avamys nasal spray is mainly used to treat mild to moderate hay fever, but it also treats other types of seasonal and year-round allergies (allergic rhinitis). Allergic rhinitis refers to common allergies characterised by inflammation in the nose. It can be caused by allergens like pollen, mould, dust, animal hair and animal skin.

Allergic rhinitis symptoms that can be relieved by using Avamys nasal spray include:

• Congestion
• Sneezing
• A runny or itchy nose
• Red, itchy, or watery eyes

Fluticasone furoate, the active ingredient in Avamys nasal spray, is a medicine in the corticosteroid (steroid) group. Steroids are a synthetic version of the natural hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands (located next to the kidneys). Fluticasone furoate works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergic rhinitis. When administered in the nasal passage, fluticasone is absorbed in the nasal cells, preventing the release of chemicals that will trigger an allergic response to irritants such as pollen. This treats the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, clearing mucus and reducing swelling in the nose.

Dymista is another nasal spray that is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and a runny or itchy nose. Like Avamys, it contains a corticosteroid, but rather than Avamys’s active ingredient fluticasone furoate, it contains fluticasone propionate. Avamys also contains another drug, azelastine hydrochloride, which is an antihistamine. Antihistamines such as azelastine work by blocking histamines, natural substances made by the immune system that cause allergy symptoms.

Whereas Avamys can be used to treat seasonal and year-round allergies, Dymista is intended only for seasonal allergies. The dosage can also differ slightly – Avamys can be sprayed once or twice into each nostril, once or twice per day (the starting dosage is once per day), while Dymista is normally sprayed only once into each nostril, once per day.

Research indicates that Dymista is more effective in treating seasonal allergy symptoms than azelastine or fluticasone propionate used separately.

Flixonase is a treatment used for the same allergies as Avamys and is also in the corticosteroid category of medicines. However, whereas Avamys contains the active ingredient fluticasone furoate, Flixonase’s active ingredient is fluticasone propionate. Avamys and Flixonase work in a similar way. They reduce inflammation which relieves allergy symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, itchy or red eyes, and an itchy or runny nose.

While Avamys only comes as a nasal spray, Flixonase is available as nasal drops for the treatment of growths in the nose (nasal polyps), as well as other allergy symptoms. The adult dosage of Avamys and Flixonase is similar. When using either Avamys or Flixonase, adults and children over the age of 12 will spray twice into each nostril one or two times per day.

An article in The Clinical Respiratory Journal highlighted that fluticasone furoate (Avamys) and fluticasone propionate (Flixonase) “are completely different drugs with fluticasone furoate showing distinct and superior properties”.

Beconase is the branded version of the generic beclometasone. Like Avamys, it is a nasal spray that treats the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Beclometasone dipropionate, the active ingredient in Beconase, is from the same corticosteroid group as fluticasone furoate, the active ingredient in Avamys. Beconase works in a similar way to Avamys, working on the immune system to reduce inflammation and ease congestion, treating common allergy symptoms.

Fluticasone is used in some inhalers for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, as well as in topical treatments for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. However, you can only buy Avamys the brand name as a nasal spray.

Beclometasone, Beconase’s active ingredient, is also used in inhalers that treat COPD and asthma, as well as in tablets to treat ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation) and anti-inflammatory topical treatments for skin conditions.

Beconase has similar potential side effects to Avamys – such as a runny nose, dry throat, nausea and headache – and like all steroid nasal sprays, using too much Beconase or Avamys over a long period can increase the risk of experiencing side effects. While you can only buy Avamys nasal spray with a prescription in the UK, Beconase is available over the counter and doesn’t require a prescription.

Reviewers online have commented on the relief that Avamys nasal spray offered them by easing allergic rhinitis symptoms. Others have commented that they started to notice a significant difference within a few weeks of using the treatment. Among the side effects noted by reviewers is an unpleasant taste if the treatment drips down into the mouth. Nevertheless, many have praised the fast-acting medication's ability to deal with nasal polyps and other common symptoms of allergic rhinitis efficiently.

You will require a prescription to buy Avamys nasal spray in the UK. Avamys is not available over the counter. Before you can purchase this corticosteroid medicine in the UK, your suitability for the treatment will need to be evaluated by a medical professional. Once a doctor or pharmacist has confirmed your suitability, a prescription can be issued.

For your convenience, why not buy Avamys online at Cloud Pharmacy? You will be asked to take a short medical assessment, and our online pharmacists will review the responses you provide before confirming your suitability for Avamys and issuing a prescription. We can then send out your Avamys nasal spray by next-day delivery.