AZEflo

Fluticasone Furoate + Azelastine is a combination of two medicines. Fluticasone Furoate + Azelastine1 is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Fluticasone Furoate + Azelastine2 is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body. This is how Fluticasone Furoate + Azelastine treats an allergic runny nose.

In Depth Information for AZEflo Products

The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
- Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
- Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
- Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
- Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
AZEflo should be avoided in patients with recent nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma.

Patient Concerns about AZEflo Products

Frequently asked questions about AZEflo Products

Q. What is AZEflo Nasal Spray used for?

AZEflo Nasal Spray is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (allergies), such as a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching in adults and children 6 years and older.

Q. What serious warnings should be known before starting AZEflo Nasal Spray?

AZEflo Nasal Spray can cause sleepiness, nosebleeds, nasal sores or ulcers, delayed wound healing in the nose, and rarely a hole in the nasal septum. Eye issues like glaucoma or cataracts can also occur, so report any vision changes promptly.

Q. Is drowsiness or impaired alertness a concern after using AZEflo Nasal Spray?

AZEflo Nasal Spray can cause sleepiness after using it. Avoid tasks requiring full alertness (like operating machinery) and avoid alcohol or other sedating medicines that can worsen drowsiness. If your sleepiness or drowsiness is severe, talk to your doctor.

Q. What nasal problems should prompt stopping AZEflo Nasal Spray and calling a doctor?

Stop AZEflo Nasal Spray and get medical advice for persistent or heavy nosebleeds, crusting, sores, severe irritation, a whistling sound when breathing (possible septal perforation), or signs of thrush (white patches) in the nose or throat.

Q. What eye-related symptoms require attention?

You should report blurred vision, eye pain, halos, or other vision changes during AZEflo Nasal Spray treatment. This risk is higher, especially if there is a history of glaucoma or cataracts, because nasal and inhaled steroids have been linked to these eye problems.

Q. What should be told to a doctor before starting AZEflo Nasal Spray?

Before starting AZEflo Nasal Spray, inform your doctor if you have recently had nasal surgery, a nasal injury, or nasal ulcers. Also mention if you have eye problems such as glaucoma or cataracts, tuberculosis, or any ongoing infections (fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic), including ocular herpes, as the steroid present in AZEflo Nasal Spray may worsen these conditions.

Q. Any practical AZEflo Nasal Spray use tips that improve safety?

Use AZEflo Nasal Spray only in the nose, keep the spray away from the nasal septum, and have an adult help young children. Before first use, prepare the spray by pressing it a few times until a fine mist appears, and do the same again if it has not been used for 14 days or more. Clean the spray tip weekly to prevent blockage and contamination.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 28th Feb 2020.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.