Pirinase Allergy 0.05% Nasal Spray is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of hayfever and other airborne allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies. It relieves symptoms including sneezing, itchy and watery eyes and a runny, itchy or blocked-up nose, for up to 24 hours.

The active ingredient is fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid which, when used every day, has an anti-inflammatory action and works in a similar way to natural body chemicals to control inflammation. This spray helps to control your body's reactions to allergens (‘triggers') in the environment.

Pirinase Allergy 0.05% Nasal Spray is an aqueous spray containing 0.05% w/w Fluticasone Propionate (50 Micrograms per Spray).

Also contains: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Carboxymethyl-Cellulose, Dextrose, Polysorbate 80, Purified Water, Dilute Hydrochloric Acid, Preservatives: Benzalkonium Chloride, Phenylethylalcohol.

How does Pirinase Hayfever Nasal Spray 60 Sprays work?

Pirinase Hayfever Nasal Spray 60 Sprays contains an active ingredient called fluticasone propionate, also known as a corticosteroid. It works by stopping the cells in your nasal passages from releasing the chemicals that normally trigger allergic reactions.

Pirinase is most effective to start using Pirinase a few days before you expect to get symptoms, for example before the start of the pollen season, or if you know you're going to be in contact with pets that give you the allergy. For maximum benefit, the spray should be used regularly while you're still being exposed to the allergen.

Follow the instructions provided with the nasal spray. You should shake the bottle gently before use. Be careful not to get the spray in your eyes.

Before you use the nasal spray for the first time it needs to be primed by pumping it into the air a few times until a fine mist is produced. Hold the bottle upright and away from you while you're doing this. If the nasal spray hasn't been used for a few days you should reprime it in this way before using it again.

Adults ages 18 years and over:

Two sprays into each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning. Once your symptoms are under control you should reduce your dose to one spray in each nostril once a day. The spray should preferably be used in the morning, though it can be used any time of day if necessary.

If your symptoms are very bad you can use two sprays in each nostril twice a day to begin with, and then reduce to once a day once your symptoms have improved.

Always use the lowest dose necessary to control your symptoms. Do not use more than the recommended dose.

If you forget to use your nasal spray just leave out the forgotten dose. Don't use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If your symptoms last for more than seven days despite using Pirinase, get medical advice from your doctor.

How long can I use Pirinase Hayfever Nasal Spray 60 Sprays for?

If your allergy symptoms get better while you’re using Pirinase Hayfever Nasal Spray 60 Sprays, you can use it for up to three months. You shouldn’t use it longer than this without first getting advice from a pharmacist or your GP.

If your symptoms don’t get any better within seven days after starting to use Pirinase Hayfever Nasal Spray 60 Sprays, you should and get medical advice from your GP.

Do not use more than four sprays in each nostril per day and do not use for more than three months continuously without consulting your doctor.

Always check with your doctor before using if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The following are some of the side effects known to be associated with Pirinase. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect:

Very common (affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• Nosebleeds.

Common (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)

• Dryness and irritation of the nose and throat.
• Unpleasant taste and smell.
• Headache.