Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Fluticasone propionate
Teva B.V.
R01AD; R01AD08
Fluticasone propionate
50 microgram(s)
Nasal spray, suspension
Product subject to prescription which may be renewed (B)
Corticosteroids; fluticasone
Marketed
2005-11-28
1 PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER NASOFAN TM AQUEOUS 50 MICROGRAM NASAL SPRAY SUSPENSION fluticasone propionate READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. - This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. - If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Nasofan Nasal Spray is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you use Nasofan Nasal Spray 3. How to use Nasofan Nasal Spray 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Nasofan Nasal Spray 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT NASOFAN NASAL SPRAY IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Your medicine is called Nasofan Aqueous 50 microgram Nasal Spray Suspension (described as ‘Nasofan Nasal Spray’ throughout this leaflet) and contains 50 micrograms of the active ingredient, fluticasone propionate, in each spray. Fluticasone propionate is one of a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Nasofan Nasal Spray has anti-inflammatory properties. When sprayed into your nose it will reduce swelling and irritation. It is used to prevent and treat seasonal allergic rhinitis (e.g. hay fever) and perennial rhinitis (e.g. blocked or runny nose and sneezing and itching caused by house dust mites or animals such as cats and dogs). It can be used by adults and children aged 4 years and older. 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE NASOFAN NASAL SPRAY DO NOT USE NASOFAN NASAL SPRAY - if you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Nasofan Nasal Spray: • if you have ever had an opera Read the complete document
Health Products Regulatory Authority 16 September 2022 CRN00CWNY Page 1 of 7 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Nasofan Aqueous 50 microgram Nasal Spray Suspension 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each 100 microlitre metered spray contains 50 micrograms of fluticasone propionate. Excipient(s) with known effect: Each metered spray contains 40 micrograms of benzalkonium chloride solution. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Nasal spray, Suspension. The medicinal product consists of a white, opaque aqueous suspension contained within an amber glass multidose bottle fitted with a metering pump. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Nasofan Aqueous 50 microgram Nasal Spray is indicated in adults and children aged 4 years and older for the prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) and perennial rhinitis. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Posology _Paediatric population:_ The safety and efficacy of Nasofan Aqueous 50 micrograms Nasal Spray in children aged less than 4 years has not been established. ADULTS AND CHILDREN OF 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER: Two sprays into each nostril once a day (200 mcg), preferably in the morning, is recommended. In some cases two sprays into each nostril twice a day (400 mcg) may be required. Once symptoms are under control a maintenance dose of one spray per nostril once a day (100 mcg) may be used. If symptoms recur the dosage may be increased accordingly. The maximum daily dose should not exceed four sprays into each nostril (400 mcg). The minimum dose at which the effective control of symptoms is maintained should be used. ELDERLY PATIENTS: The normal adult dosage is applicable. CHILDREN BETWEEN AGES OF 4 AND 11: One spray into each nostril once a day (100 mcg), preferably in the morning, is recommended. In some cases one spray into each nostril twice a day (200 mcg) may be required. The maximum daily dose should not exceed two sprays into each nostril (20 Read the complete document