Alanase Aqueous Nasal Spray 20ml (Pharmacist Only Medicine)

Beclomethasone dipropionate B.P. 50mcg per actuation, Aqueous Nasal Spray

Please read this webpage carefully before using Alanase Aqueous Nasal Spray.

This page answers some common questions about Alanase Aqueous Nasal Spray.

This page does not replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist, nor does it contain all the available information about this medicine.

All medicines have risks and benefits. Sometimes new risks are found even when a medicine has been used for many years. If you have any concerns about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Action and use
Alanase Aqueous Nasal Spray contains a corticosteroid (Beclomethasone dipropionate) used for the short-term prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever).

Dosage: (unless otherwise advised by your doctor)
For adults and children over 12 years: Initially ONE or TWO sprays into each nostril TWICE a day (morning and night), then after 2 to 3 days, ONE spray into each nostril TWICE a day.

For patients with only mild initial symptoms, a dosage of ONE spray into each nostril TWICE a day may be sufficient.

Alanase is not intended to give immediate relief. Generally it will take a few days to achieve the full effect. It is therefore important that you use your spray regularly at the times recommended. If you miss a dose, just take the next dose when it is due.

Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis should start before the exposure to allergens, if possible.

Instructions for use

1. Shake the bottle and remove the dust cap.
2. Blow your nose gently.
3. Close one nostril by holding a finger against the side of the nose, hold the bottle and put the nozzle in the other nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly and keep the bottle upright.
4. Start to breathe in slowly through your nose. While you are breathing in, squirt a spray of fine mist into your nostril by pressing down firmly on the collar of the bottle with your fingers.
5. Breathe out through your mouth. Repeat step 4 to take a second spray in the same nostril.
6. Remove the nozzle from this nostril and breathe out through your mouth.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the other nostril.
8. After using the spray, wipe the nozzle carefully with a clean tissue or handkerchief and replace the dust cap.

Cleaning
Your nasal applicator should be cleaned at least once a week or more often if it gets blocked. To clean, remove the dust cap, press gently upward on the white collar and the nasal applicator will come free. Wash the applicator and dust cap under lukewarm water. Dry and replace.

If the nasal applicator becomes blocked, remove the dust cap, unscrew the pump mechanism from the bottle and soak it in warm water for a few minutes. Rinse under lukewarm water, dry and reassemble on the bottle.

Do not attempt to unblock the applicator with a pin or other sharp object.

Side Effects
Alanase will not cause drowsiness.

Occasionally sneezing attacks may follow immediately after the use of Alanase.

Headaches may also occur. If either of these side effects persist, or any other side effects develop, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Other less common side effects include itching of the nose, throat and ears, sore throat and dry mouth. There may also be a strong smell of spray. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if unsure.

If you think you are having an allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction to Alanase Aqueous Nasal Spray, TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY or go to the emergency department at your nearest hospital.

Symptoms usually include some or all of the following:

• wheezing

• swelling of the lips/mouth

• difficulty in breathing

• hay fever

• lumpy rash ("hives")

• fainting

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell, even if it is not on this list.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don’t understand anything on this list.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell, even if it is not on this list.

Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. These are rare and you may not experience any of them.

Warnings and Precautions

• Only use Alanase in the nose.

• If you have infection in the nasal passages or sinuses, consult with your doctor before using Alanase.

• Do not use Alanase if you have re-occurring nasal bleeding.

• Do not use Alanase for children under 12 years of age, without first consulting with your doctor.

• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other steroid medication, consult with your doctor before using Alanase.

• If you have recently had an injury or surgery to your nose, or problems with ulceration in your nose, consult with your doctor before using Alanase.

• If you experience acute eye pain or visual disturbance, consult with your doctor.

• If you develop signs or symptoms of infection such as fever, nasal or facial pain or swelling, discoloured or purulent (pus containing) nasal discharge or bleeding from the nose, consult with your doctor.

• Do not use more than a total of 8 sprays in a day (4 sprays per nostril per day).

• If your hayfever symptoms have not improved within 7 days of using Alanase, consult with your doctor.

• Do not use Alanase for more than 6 months except on medical advice.

• Do not use Alanase if you have an allergy to Beclomethasone dipropionate.

• Systemic side effects may occur if the dose is exceeded over a prolonged period.

Note 
There are no known interactions or problems when Alanase is used with other medicines or with alcohol.

Alanase will not interfere with treatment against either viral or bacterial nasal infection.

Storage

• Store below 25°C (77°F) but do not refrigerate.

• Keep the bottle in an upright position.

• Protect from light.

• Store in the original package.

• Keep it secure where children cannot reach it. Your medicine could harm them.

Discard three months after first using spray.

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Product Supplied By
Pacific Pharmaceuticals Limited
Auckland
New Zealand