Patient leaflet - Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
1. What Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension is and what it is used for
Fluticasone furoate belongs to a group of medicines called glucocorticoids. Fluticasone furoate works to decrease inflammation caused by allergy (rhinitis) and therefore reduce symptoms of allergy.
Fluticasone furoate nasal spray is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis including stuffy, runny or itchy nose, sneezing and watery, itchy or red eyes, in adults and children aged 6 years and over.
Allergy symptoms can occur at specific times of the year and be caused by allergy to pollen from grass or trees (hayfever), or they can occur all year round and be caused by allergy to animals, house-dust mites or moulds to name some of the most common.
2. What you need to know before you use Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
Do not use Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
- if you are allergic to fluticasone furoate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using fluticasone furoate.
Children and adolescents
Do not use in children under 6 years old.
Taking Fluticasone furoate:
- may when taken for a long time cause children to grow more slowly. The doctor will check your child’s height regularly, and make sure he or she is taking the lowest possible effective dose.
- may cause eye conditions such as glaucoma (increase in pressure in the eye) or cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye). Tell your doctor if you had these conditions in the past, or if you notice blurred vision or other visual disturbances while you are taking Fluticasone furoate
Other medicines and Furamist
27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
It is especially important to tell your doctor if you are taking, or have recently taken any of the following medicines:
- steroid tablets or injected steroids
- steroid creams
- medicines for asthma
- ritonavir or cobicistat, used to treat HIV
- ketoconazole, used to treat fungal infections
Your doctor will assess whether you should take Fluticasone furoate with these medicines. Your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking any of these medicines as they may increase the side effects of fluticasone furoate.
Fluticasone furoate should not be used at the same time with other nasal sprays containing steroids.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Do not use Fluticasone furoate if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
Do not use Fluticasone furoate if you are breast feeding unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
Driving and using machines
Fluticasone furoate is unlikely to affect your ability to drive and use machines.
Fluticasone furoate contains benzalkonium chloride
This medicine contains 8.25 micrograms benzalkonium chloride in each actuation. Benzalkonium chloride may cause irritation or swelling inside of the nose, especially if used for a long time.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you feel discomfort when using the spray.
3. How to use Furamist
27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Don’t exceed the recommended dose. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re not sure.
When to use Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
- Use once a day
- Use at the same time each day.
This will treat your symptoms throughout the day and night.
How long Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension takes to work
Some people will not feel the full effects until several days after first using fluticasone furoate. However, it is usually effective within 8 to 24 hours of use.
How much to use
Adults and children 12 years and over
- The usual starting dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once every day.
- Once symptoms are controlled you may be able to decrease your dose to 1 spray in each nostril, once every day.
Children 6 to 11 years
- The usual starting dose is 1 spray in each nostril once a day.
- If symptoms are very bad your doctor may increase the dose to 2 sprays in each nostril once every day until the symptoms are under control. It may then be possible for the dose to be reduced to 1 spray in each nostril once every day.
How to use the nasal spray
Fluticasone furoate has virtually no taste or smell. It is sprayed into the nose as a fine mist. Be careful not to get any spray into your eyes. If you do, rinse your eyes with water.
There is a step-by-step guide to using the nasal spray after Section 6 of this leaflet. Follow the guide carefully to get full benefit from using Fluticasone furoate.
See Step-by-step guide to using the nasal spray, after Section 6.
If you use more Fluticasone furoate
27.5 micrograms per spray, nasal spray suspension than you should
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to use Furamist
27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember.
If it is nearly the time for your next dose, wait until then. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, or if you have any discomfort using the nasal spray, ask your doctor or pharmacist or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Allergic reactions: get a doctor’s help straight away
Allergic reactions to fluticasone furoate are rare and affect less than 1 person in 1,000. In a small number of people, allergic reactions can develop into a more serious, even life-threatening problem if not treated. Symptoms include:
- becoming very wheezy, coughing or having difficulty with breathing
- suddenly feeling weak or light-headed (which may lead to collapse or loss of consciousness)
- swelling around the face
- skin rashes or redness.
In many cases, these symptoms will be signs of less serious side effects. But you must be aware that they are potentially serious — so, if you notice any of these symptoms:
Contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Nosebleeds (generally minor), particularly if you use fluticasone furoate for more than 6 weeks continuously.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Nasal ulceration – which may cause irritation or discomfort in your nose. You may also get streaks of blood when you blow your nose.
- Headache.
- Shortness of breath
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Pain, burning, irritation, soreness or dryness in the inside of the nose.
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
- Small holes (perforations) in the ridge inside the nose that separates the nostrils.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Slowing of growth in children.
- Blurred vision or temporary changes to vision with long term use.
- Chest tightness causing difficulty in breathing.
- Voice disorder, voice loss.
- Taste disorder, taste loss, smell loss.
Nasal corticosteroids can affect the normal production of hormones in your body, particularly if you use high doses for a long time. In children this side effect can cause them to grow more slowly than others.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Furamist
27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
It is best to store your Furamist upright.
Always keep the cap on.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Fluticasone furoate should be used within 2 months after first opening.
If your medicine shows any signs of deterioration, or fails to work properly, seek the advice of your pharmacist who will advise you what to do.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension contains
- The active substance is fluticasone furoate. Each spray delivers 27.5 micrograms of fluticasone furoate.
- The other ingredients are glucose, microcrystal-line cellulose (E460) and carmellose sodium (E466), polysorbate 80 (E433), benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, purified water (see section 2).
What Furamist 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspension looks like and contents of the pack
The medicine is a white nasal spray suspension contained in an amber glass bottle fitted with a metering spray pump. A white nasal applicator with a transparent cap is set.
Furamist 27.5 micrograms per spray, nasal spray suspension is available in one pack size: 1 bottle of 120 sprays.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Cipla (EU) Limited,
Dixcart House,
Addlestone Road,
Bourne Business Park,
Addlestone, Surrey,
KT15 2LE,
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
CURIDA AS
Solbærvegen 5,
2409 Elverum,
Norway
This leaflet was last revised in February 2026.
Other sources of information
Step-by-step guide to using the nasal spray.
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