ANNEX I
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
AVAMYS 27.5 micrograms/spray
nasal spray suspension
Each spray actuation delivers 27.5 micrograms of fluticasone furoate.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
Nasal spray, suspension.
White suspension.
Adults, adolescents (12 years and over) and children (6 – 11 years)
Avamys is indicated for the treatment of:
• the symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Avamys nasal spray is for administration by the intranasal route only.
For full therapeutic benefit regular, scheduled usage is recommended. Onset of action has been observed
as early as 8 hours after initial administration. However, it may take several days of treatment to achieve
maximum benefit, and the patient should be informed that their symptoms will improve with continuous
regular use (see section 5.1). The duration of treatment should be restricted to the period that corresponds
to allergenic exposure.
Adults and Adolescents (12 years and over)
The recommended starting dose is two spray actuations (27.5 micrograms of fluticasone furoate per spray
actuation) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 110 micrograms).
Once adequate control of symptoms is achieved, dose reduction to one spray actuation in each nostril
(total daily dose 55 micrograms) may be effective for maintenance.
The dose should be titrated to the lowest dose at which effective control of symptoms is maintained.
Children (6 to 11 years of age)
The recommended starting dose is one spray actuation (27.5 micrograms of fluticasone furoate per spray
actuation) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 55 micrograms).
Patients not adequately responding to one spray actuation in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 55
micrograms) may use two spray actuations in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 110 micrograms).
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Once adequate control of symptoms is achieved, dose reduction to one spray actuation in each nostril once
daily (total daily dose, 55 micrograms) is recommended.
Children under 6 years of age:
The experience in children under the age of 6 years is limited (see section
5.1 and 5.2). Safety and efficacy in this group has not been well established.
Elderly Patients:
No dose adjustment is required in this population (see section 5.2).
Renal Impaired Patients:
No dose adjustment is required in this population (see section 5.2).
Hepatic Impaired Patients
: No dose adjustment is required in mild to moderate hepatic impairment. There
are no data in patients with severe hepatic impairment (see section 4.4 and 5.2).
The intranasal device should be shaken before use. The device is primed by pressing the mist release
button for at least six spray actuations (until a fine mist is seen), whilst holding the device upright. Re-
priming (approximately 6 sprays until a fine mist is seen) is only necessary if the cap is left off for 5 days
or the intranasal device has not been used for 30 days or more.
The device should be cleaned after each use and the cap replaced.
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of Avamys.
Avamys undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism, therefore the systemic exposure of intranasal
fluticasone furoate in patients with severe liver disease is likely to be increased. This may result in a
higher frequency of systemic adverse events (see section 4.2 and 5.2). Caution is advised when treating
these patients.
Ritonavir
Concomitant administration with ritonavir is not recommended because of the risk of increased systemic
exposure of fluticasone furoate (see section 4.5).
Systemic effects of nasal corticosteroid may occur, particularly at high doses prescribed for prolonged
periods. These effects vary between patients and different corticosteroids (see section 5.2).
Treatment with higher than recommended doses of nasal corticosteroids may result in clinically significant
adrenal suppression. If there is evidence for higher than recommended doses being used, then additional
systemic corticosteroid cover should be considered during periods of stress or elective surgery.
Fluticasone furoate 110 micrograms once daily was not associated with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
(HPA) axis suppression in adult, adolescent or paediatric subjects. However the dose of intranasal
fluticasone furoate should be reduced to the lowest dose at which effective control of the symptoms of
rhinitis is maintained. As with all intranasal corticosteroids, the total systemic burden of corticosteroids
should be considered whenever other forms of corticosteroid treatment are prescribed concurrently.
Growth retardation has been reported in children receiving some nasal corticosteroids at licensed doses. It
is recommended that the height of children receiving prolonged treatment with nasal corticosteroids is
regularly monitored. If growth is slowed, therapy should be reviewed with the aim of reducing the dose of
nasal corticosteroid if possible, to the lowest dose at which effective control of symptoms is maintained.
In addition, consideration should be given to referring the patient to a paediatric specialist (see section
5.1).
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If there is any reason to believe that adrenal function is impaired, care must be taken when transferring
patients from systemic steroid treatment to fluticasone furoate.
Nasal and inhaled corticosteroids may result in the development of glaucoma and/or cataracts. Therefore
close monitoring is warranted in patients with a change in vision or with a history of increased intraocular
pressure, glaucoma and/or cataracts.
Avamys contains benzalkonium chloride. It may cause irritation of the nasal mucosa.
Fluticasone furoate is rapidly cleared by extensive first pass metabolism mediated by the cytochrome
P450 3A4.
Based on data with another glucocorticoid (fluticasone propionate), that is metabolised by CYP3A4,
coadministration with ritonavir is not recommended because of the risk of increased systemic exposure of
fluticasone furoate.
Caution is recommended when co-administering fluticasone furoate with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors as an
increase in systemic exposure cannot be ruled out. In a drug interaction study of intranasal fluticasone
furoate with the potent CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole there were more subjects with measurable
fluticasone furoate concentrations in the ketoconazole group (6 of the 20 subjects) compared to placebo (1
out of 20 subjects). This small increase in exposure did not result in a statistically significant difference in
24 hour serum cortisol levels between the two groups (see section 4.4).
The enzyme induction and inhibition data suggest that there is no theoretical basis for anticipating
metabolic interactions between fluticasone furoate and the cytochrome P450 mediated metabolism of
other compounds at clinically relevant intranasal doses. Therefore, no clinical studies have been conducted
to investigae interactions of fluticasone furoate on other drugs.
There are no adequate data from the use of fluticasone furoate in pregnant women. In animal studies
glucocorticoids have been shown to induce malformations including cleft palate and intra-uterine growth
retardation. This is not likely to be relevant for humans given recommended nasal doses which results in
minimal systemic exposure (see section 5.2). Fluticasone furoate should be used in pregnancy only if the
benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the foetus or child.
It is unknown whether nasal administered fluticasone furoate is excreted in human breast milk.
Administration of fluticasone furoate to women who are breastfeeding should only be considered if the
expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the child.
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed as fluticasone
furoate is not expected to affect this ability.
Data from large clinical trials were used to determine the frequency of adverse reactions.
The following convention has been used for the classification of frequencies: Very common ≥1/10;
Common ≥1/100 to <1/10; Uncommon ≥1/1000 to <1/100; Rare ≥1/10,000 to <1/1000; Very rare
<
1/10,000.
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Immune system disorders
Rare Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, and
urticaria.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Very common
*Epistaxis
Common
Nasal ulceration
*Epistaxis was generally mild to moderate in intensity. In adults and adolescents, the incidence of
epistaxis was higher in longer-term use (more than 6 weeks) than in short-term use (up to 6 weeks). In
paediatric clinical studies of up to 12 weeks duration the incidence of epistaxis was similar between
patients receiving fluticasone furoate and patients receiving placebo.
Systemic effects of nasal corticosteroids may occur, particularly when prescribed at high doses for
prolonged periods.
In a bioavailability study, intranasal doses of up to 2640 micrograms per day were administered over three
days with no adverse systemic effects observed (see section 5.2).
Acute overdose is unlikely to require any therapy other than observation.
5.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Corticosteroids. ATC code: R01AD12
Fluticasone furoate is a synthetic trifluorinated corticosteroid that possesses a very high affinity for the
glucocorticoid receptor and has a potent anti-inflammatory action.
Clinical experience:
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis in adults and adolescents
Compared with placebo, fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms once daily significantly improved
nasal symptoms (comprising rhinorrhoea, nasal congestion, sneezing and nasal itching) and ocular
symptoms (comprising itching/burning, tearing/watering and redness of the eyes) in all 4 studies. Efficacy
was maintained over the full 24-hours dosing period with once daily administration.
Onset of therapeutic benefit was observed as early as 8 hours after initial administration, with further
improvement observed for several days afterwards.
Fluticasone furoate nasal spray significantly improved the patients’ perception of overall response to
therapy, and the patients’ disease-related quality of life (Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire
– RQLQ), in all 4 studies.
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis in adults and adolescents:
Fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms once daily significantly improved nasal symptoms as well
as patients’ perception of overall response to therapy compared to placebo in three studies.
Fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms once daily significantly improved ocular symptoms as
well as improving patients’ disease-related quality of life (RQLQ) compared to placebo in one study.
Efficacy was maintained over the full 24-hour dosing period with once daily administration.
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in children:
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The paediatric posology is based on assessment of the efficacy data across the allergic rhinitis population
in children.
In seasonal allergic rhinitis, fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms once daily was effective but
no significant differences were observed between fluticasone furoate nasal spray 55 micrograms once
daily and placebo on any endpoint.
In perennial allergic rhinitis, fluticasone furoate nasal spray 55 micrograms once daily exhibited a more
consistent efficacy profile than fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms once daily over 4 weeks’
treatment. Post-hoc analysis over 6 and 12 weeks in the same study, as well as 6-week HPA axis safety
study, supported the efficacy of fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms once daily.
A 6-week study that assessed the effect of fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms once daily on
adrenal function in children aged 2 to 11 years showed that there was no significant effect on 24-hour
serum cortisol profiles, compared with placebo.
Results from a placebo-controlled knemometry study of fluticasone furoate nasal spray 110 micrograms
once daily revealed no clinically relevant effects on short-term lower leg growth rate in children (6 to 11
years).
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in children (under 6 years):
Safety and efficacy studies were performed in a total of 271 patients from 2 to 5 years of age in both
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, of whom 176 were exposed to fluticasone furoate.
Safety and efficacy in this group has not been well established.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Absorption: Fluticasone furoate undergoes incomplete absorption and extensive first-pass metabolism in
the liver and gut resulting in negligible systemic exposure. The intranasal dosing of 110 micrograms once
daily does not typically result in measurable plasma concentrations (<10 pg/ml). The absolute
bioavailability for intranasal fluticasone furoate is 0.50 %, such that less than 1 microgram of fluticasone
furoate would be systemically available after administration of 110 micrograms (see section 4.9).
Distribution: The plasma protein binding of fluticasone furoate is greater than 99 %. Fluticasone furoate is
widely distributed with volume of distribution at steady-state of, on average, 608 l.
Metabolism: Fluticasone furoate is rapidly cleared (total plasma clearance of 58.7 l/h) from systemic
circulation principally by hepatic metabolism to an inactive 17β-carboxylic metabolite (GW694301X), by
the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP3A4. The principal route of metabolism was hydrolysis of the
Sfluoromethyl carbothioate function to form the 17β-carboxylic acid metabolite. In vivo studies have
revealed no evidence of cleavage of the furoate moiety to form fluticasone.
Elimination: Elimination was primarily via the faecal route following oral and intravenous administration
indicative of excretion of fluticasone furoate and its metabolites via the bile. Following intravenous
administration, the elimination phase half-life averaged 15.1 hours. Urinary excretion accounted for
approximately 1 % and 2 % of the orally and intravenously administered dose, respectively.
Children:
In the majority of patients fluticasone furoate is not quantifiable (< 10 pg/ml) following intranasal dosing
of 110 micrograms once daily. Quantifiable levels were observed in 15.1 % of paediatric patients
following intranasal dosing of 110 micrograms once daily and only 6.8 % of paediatric patients following
55 micrograms once daily. There was no evidence for higher quantifiable levels of fluticasone furoate in
younger children (less than 6 years of age). Median fluticasone furoate concentrations in those subjects
with quantifiable levels at 55 micrograms were 18.4 pg/ml and 18.9 pg/ml for 2-5 yrs and 6-11 yrs,
respectively.
At 110 micrograms, median concentrations in those subjects with quantifiable levels were 14.3 pg/ml and
14.4 pg/ml for 2-5 yrs and 6-11 yrs, respectively. The values are similar to those seen in adults (12+)
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where median concentrations in those subjects with quantifiable levels were 15.4 pg/ml and 21.8 pg/ml at
55 micrograms and 110 micrograms, respectively.
Elderly:
Only a small number of elderly patients (≥ 65 years, n=23/872; 2.6 %) provided pharmacokinetic data.
There was no evidence for a higher incidence of patients with quantifiable fluticasone furoate
concentrations in the elderly, when compared with the younger patients.
Renal Impairment:
Fluticasone furoate is not detectable in urine from healthy volunteers after intranasal dosing. Less than 1
% of dose-related material is excreted in urine and therefore renal impairment would not be expected to
affect the pharmacokinetics of fluticasone furoate.
Hepatic Impairment:
There are no data with intranasal fluticasone furoate in patients with hepatic impairment. A study of a
single 400 microgram dose of orally inhaled fluticasone furoate in patients with moderate hepatic
impairment resulted in increased Cmax (42 %) and AUC(0-∞) (172 %) and a modest (on average 23 %)
decrease in cortisol levels in patients compared to healthy subjects. From this study the average predicted
exposure of 110 micrograms of intranasal fluticasone furoate in patients with moderate hepatic
impairment would not be expected to result in suppression of cortisol. Therefore moderate hepatic
impairment is not predicted to result in a clinically relevant effect for the normal adult dose. There are no
data in patients with severe hepatic impairment. The exposure of fluticasone furoate is likely to be further
increased in such patients.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Findings in general toxicology studies were similar to those observed with other glucocorticoids and are
associated with exaggerated pharmacological activity. These findings are not likely to be relevant for
humans given recommended nasal doses which results in minimal systemic exposure. No genotoxic
effects of fluticasone furoate have been observed in conventional genotoxicity tests. Further, there were no
treatment-related increases in the incidence of tumours in two year inhalation studies in rats and mice.
6.
6.1 List of excipients
Glucose anhydrous
Dispersible cellulose
Polysorbate 80
Benzalkonium chloride
Disodium edetate
Purified water
6.2 Incompatibilities
Not applicable.
6.3 Shelf life
3 years
In-use shelf life: 2 months
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6.4 Special precautions for storage
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
Avamys nasal spray is a predominantly off-white plastic device with a dose indicator window, light blue
side actuated lever and lid which contains a stopper. The plastic device contains the nasal spray
suspension within a Type I amber bottle (glass) fitted with a metering spray pump.
The medicinal product is available in three pack sizes: 30, 60 and 120 sprays.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
No special requirements.
7.
Glaxo Group Ltd
Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0NN
United Kingdom
8.
EU/1/07/434/001
EU/1/07/434/002
EU/1/07/434/003
9.
11/01/2008
{MM/YYYY}
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) website:
http://www.emea.europa.eu/
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A. MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE
B. CONDITIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
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ANNEX II
A.
MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE
Name and address of the manufacturer responsible for batch release
Glaxo Operations UK, Ltd,(trading as Glaxo Wellcome Operations)
Harmire Road
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8DT
Glaxo Wellcome S.A.
Avenida de Extremadura 3
09400 Aranda de Duero
Burgos
Spain
The printed package leaflet of the medicinal product must state the name and address of the manufacturer
responsible for the release of the concerned batch
B.
CONDITIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
•
Medicinal product subject to medical prescription.
•
CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE
USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Not applicable.
•
OTHER CONDITIONS
Pharmacovigilance system
The MAH must ensure that the system of pharmacovigilance, as described in version 7.2
YM2008/00227/00 presented in Module 1.8.1. of the Marketing Authorisation Application, is in place and
functioning before and whilst the product is on the market.
Risk Management Plan
The MAH commits to performing the studies and additional pharmacovigilance activities detailed in the
Pharmacovigilance Plan, as agreed in version GM2006/00247/05 of the Risk Management Plan (RMP)
presented in Module 1.8.2. of the Marketing Authorisation Application and any subsequent updates of the
RMP agreed by the CHMP.
As per the CHMP Guideline on Risk Management Systems for medicinal products for human use, the
updated RMP should be submitted at the same time as the next Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR).
In addition, an updated RMP should be submitted
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•
When new information is received that may impact on the current Safety Specification,
Pharmacovigilance Plan or risk minimisation activities
•
Within 60 days of an important (pharmacovigilance or risk minimisation) milestone being reached
At the request of the EMEA
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ANNEX III
LABELLING AND PACKAGE LEAFLET
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A. LABELLING
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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING AND THE IMMEDIATE
PACKAGING
CARTON
1.
Avamys 27.5 micrograms/spray nasal spray suspension
Fluticasone furoate
2.
STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)
Each spray delivers 27.5 micrograms of fluticasone furoate
3.
LIST OF EXCIPIENTS
Also contains: Glucose anhydrous, dispersible cellulose, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride, disodium
edetate, purified water.
4.
Nasal spray, suspension
1 bottle - 30 sprays
1 bottle - 60 sprays
1 bottle - 120 sprays
5.
METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION
Shake well before use.
Read the package leaflet before use.
Nasal use.
6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF
THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
7.
OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY
8.
EXPIRY DATE
EXP {MM/YYYY]
In-use shelf life: 2 months
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9.
SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS
Do not refrigerate or freeze
10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS OR
WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF APPROPRIATE
Glaxo Group Ltd
Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0NN
United Kingdom
EU/1/07/434/001
EU/1/07/434/002
EU/1/07/434/003
13. BATCH NUMBER
LOT {Number}
14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY
Medicinal product subject to medical prescription.
15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE
16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE
Avamys
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MINIMUM PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON SMALL IMMEDIATE PACKAGING UNITS
INTRANASAL SPRAY/DEVICE LABEL
1.
Avamys 27.5 micrograms/spray nasal spray suspension
Fluticasone furoate
2.
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Read the package leaflet before use
3.
EXPIRY DATE
EXP {MM/YYYY]
4.
BATCH NUMBER
LOT {Number}
5.
CONTENTS BY WEIGHT, BY VOLUME OR BY UNIT
30 sprays
60 sprays
120 sprays
6.
OTHER
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B. PACKAGE LEAFLET
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Avamys 27.5 micrograms per spray nasal spray suspension
Fluticasone furoate
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
-
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
-
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you. Never pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if
their symptoms seem the same as yours.
-
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, tell
your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet
:
1.
What Avamys is and what it is used for
2.
Before you use Avamys
3.
How to use Avamys
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Avamys
6.
Further information
Step-by-step guide to using the nasal spray
1.
WHAT AVAMYS IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Avamys 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.
Avamys belongs to a group of medicines called
glucocorticoids
. Avamys works to decrease inflammation
caused by allergy (
rhinitis
).
2.
BEFORE YOU USE AVAMYS
Do not use Avamys:
If you are allergic
(
hypersensitive
) to fluticasone furoate or any of the other ingredients of Avamys.
Take special care with Avamys:
If you have any liver problems,
tell your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor may adjust your dose of
Avamys.
Taking nasal glucocorticoids (such as Avamys):
•
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.
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•
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 any
change in your vision while you are taking Avamys.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including those bought
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, used to treat
HIV
•
ketoconazole, used to treat
fungal infections
Your doctor will assess whether you should take Avamys with these medicines.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine.
Do not use Avamys if you are pregnant,
or planning to become pregnant, unless your doctor or
pharmacist tells you to.
Do not use Avamys if you are breast feeding
unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
Driving and using machines
Avamys is unlikely to affect your ability to drive and use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Avamys
Avamys contains benzalkonium chloride. In some patients this can cause irritation in the inside of the
nose. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you feel discomfort when using the spray.
3.
HOW TO USE AVAMYS
Always use Avamys exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor if you are not
sure.
Avamys 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.
When to use Avamys
•
Use once a day
•
Use at the same time each day.
This will treat your symptoms throughout the day and night.
How long Avamys takes to work
Some people will not feel the full effects until several days after first using Avamys.
However, it is usually effective within 8 to 24 hours of use.
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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.
•
Do not use in children under 6 years old.
How to use the nasal spray
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 Avamys
Ô
See
Step-by-step guide to using the nasal spray
, after Section 6.
If you use more Avamys than you should
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to use Avamys
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 product, or if you have any discomfort using the nasal
spray ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Avamys can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Allergic reactions: get a doctor’s help straight away
Allergic reactions to Avamys 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:
See a doctor as soon as possible.
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Very common side effects
(These can affect more than 1 person in 10)
•
Nosebleeds (generally minor), particularly if you use Avamys for more than 6 weeks continuously.
Common side effects
(These can affect less than 1 person in 10 and more than 1 person in 100)
•
Irritation or discomfort in the inside of the nose – you may also get streaks of blood when you blow
your nose. This may be due to nasal ulceration.
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.
If you get side effects
If any of the side effects gets serious or troublesome
, or if you notice any side effects not listed in
this leaflet: Tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5.
HOW TO STORE AVAMYS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
It is best to store your Avamys nasal spray upright. Always keep the cap on.
Do not use Avamys after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to
the last day of the month. Avamys nasal spray should be used within 2 months after first opening.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6.
FURTHER INFORMATION
What Avamys contains
The active substance is fluticasone furoate. Each spray delivers 27.5 micrograms of fluticasone furoate.
The other ingredients are glucose anhydrous, dispersible cellulose, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride,
disodium edetate, purified water.
What Avamys looks like and contents of the pack
The medicine is a white nasal spray suspension contained in an amber glass bottle, fitted with a pump. The
bottle is in an off-white plastic casing with a light blue cap and side-actuated lever. The casing has a
window for viewing the bottle contents. Avamys is available in pack sizes 30, 60 and 120 sprays.
Marketing authorisation holder
Marketing authorisation:
Glaxo Group Ltd
Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0NN
United Kingdom
Manufacturer:
Glaxo Operations UK Ltd (trading as Glaxo Wellcome Operations)
Harmire Road
Barnard Castle
County Durham
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DL12 8DT
United Kingdom
Glaxo Wellcome S.A.
Avenida de Extremadura 3
09400 Aranda de Duero
Burgos
Spain
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing
Authorisation Holder:
België/Belgique/Belgien
GlaxoSmithKline s.a./n.v.
Tél/Tel: + 32 (0)2 656 21 11
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This leaflet was last approved in
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) website:
http://www.emea.europa.eu/
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO USING THE NASAL SPRAY
What the nasal spray looks like
The nasal spray comes in a brown glass bottle inside a plastic casing - see picture
a
. It will contain either
30, 60 or 120 sprays, depending on the pack size that has been prescribed for you.
The window in the plastic casing lets you see how much Avamys is left in the bottle. You will be able to
see the liquid level for a new 30 or 60 spray bottle, but not in a new 120 spray bottle because the liquid
level is above the window.
Six important things you need to know about using the nasal spray
•
Avamys comes in a brown bottle. If you need to check how much is left
hold the nasal spray
upright against a bright light
. You will then be able to see the level through the window.
•
When you
first use the nasal spray
you will need to
shake it vigorously
with the cap on for about
10 seconds. This is important as Avamys is a thick suspension that becomes liquid when you shake
it well - see picture
b
. It will only spray when it becomes liquid.
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•
The mist-release button must be
pressed firmly all the way in,
to release the mist through the
nozzle - see picture
c
.
•
If you have difficulty pressing the button with your thumb, you can use two hands – see picture
d
•
Always
keep the cap on the nasal spray
when you are not using it. The cap keeps the dust out,
seals in the pressure and stops the nozzle from blocking up. When the cap is in place the mist-
release button cannot be pressed accidentally.
•
Never use a pin
or anything sharp to clear the nozzle. It will damage the nasal spray
Preparing the nasal spray for use
You must prepare
the nasal spray:
•
before you use it for the first time
•
if you have left the cap off
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Preparing the nasal spray helps to make sure you always get the full dose of medicine. Follow these steps:
1 Shake the nasal spray vigorously
with the cap on for about 10 seconds.
2
Remove the cap by squeezing firmly on the sides of the cap with your thumb and forefinger– see
picture
e
.
3
Hold the nasal spray upright, then tilt and
point the nozzle away from you.
4 Press the button firmly
all the way in.
Do this at least 6 times
until it releases a fine mist of spray
into the air – see picture
f
.
The nasal spray is now ready for use.
Using the nasal spray
1
Shake the nasal spray
vigorously.
2
Remove the cap
.
3
Blow your nose
to clear your nostrils, then tilt your head forward a little bit.
4
Place the nozzle in one of your nostrils – see picture
g
. Point the end of the nozzle slightly
outwards, away from the centre ridge of your nose. This helps to get the medicine to the correct part
of your nose.
5
Press the
button firmly
all the way in,
while you breathe in through your nose
– see picture
h
.
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6
Take the nozzle out and
breathe out through your mouth.
7
If your dose is two sprays in each nostril repeat steps 4 to 6.
8
Repeat steps 4 to 7 to treat the other nostril.
9
Replace the cap
on the nasal spray.
Cleaning the nasal spray
After each use:
1
Wipe the nozzle and inside of the cap with a clean, dry tissue – see pictures
i
and
j
.
2
Do not use water to clean it.
3
Never use a pin
or anything sharp on the nozzle.
4
Always replace the cap
once you have finished.
If the nasal spray does not seem to be working
:
•
Check you still have medicine left. Look at the level through the window. If the level is very low
there may not be enough left to work the nasal spray.
•
Check the nasal spray for damage
•
If you think the nozzle may be blocked,
do not use a pin
or anything sharp to clear it.
•
Try to reset it by following the instructions under ‘Preparing the nasal spray for use’.
If it is still not working, or if it produces a jet of liquid, take the nasal spray back to the pharmacy to
get advice.
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Source: European Medicines Agency
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