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Nasofan - Fluticasone (propionate)

Teva

Description

Prophylaxis treatment of allergic and perennial rhinitis by nasal spray
• Child 4–11 years: 50 mcg once daily to be administered to each nostril preferably in the morning. Increase if necessary to 50 mcg twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 100 mcg once daily to be administered to each nostril preferably in the morning. Increase if necessary to 100 mcg twice daily. Reduce to 50 mcg once daily when controlled.
Prophylaxis treatment of nasal polyps by nasal spray
• Over 16 years: 200 mcg one to two times per
day administered into each nostril. If no improvement in four to six weeks, consider alternative treatment.

Indications

For the prophylaxis of asthma.

For prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and perennial rhinitis, and nasal polyps.

Preparations Available

Spray

Price

Nasofan 50 mcg per dose, 150 doses = £8.34 (DT), NHS indicative price = £8.04
Nasofan Allergy 50 mcg per dose, 60 doses, DT N/A, NHS indicative price = £4.68

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