Dymista Nasal Spray

Dymista Nasal Spray Online

Written by Clinical Pharmacist Hywel McGlinchy

You can request to order Dymista Nasal Spray online from our UK registered online pharmacy. After completing your assessment and checking out, your order will be passed to our UK registered doctors for review. If approved, our pharmacy team will dispense and dispatch your medication to your chosen address.

About Dymista

Dymista is a dual-action nasal spray used to help relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis in individuals over the age of 12 years old. Commonly used in hayfever, Dymista contains two active ingredients, azelastine and fluticasone.

How does Dymista spray work?

Azelastine hydrochloride is an antihistamine that works by interfering with the inflammatory pathway in the body and reduces symptoms such as swelling, redness and itchiness. Meanwhile, Fluticasone is a steroid, which also helps to reduce inflammation. When combined, these ingredients are an effective treatment to reduce common symptoms of hayfever, like a runny nose.

Using Dymista Nasal Spray

Adults and children over 12 years should use ONE spray into each nostril twice daily (morning and evening) to control symptoms. You should not exceed the recommended dose.

How effective is Dymista?

It is a widely used and effective rhinitis treatment. However, every patient can respond differently to medication. If you find that it is not effective for you, you may want to try Beconase or another alternative treatment.

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Alternatives

Other treatments for hayfever and allergies are available at Simple Online Pharmacy. Beconase nasal spray and Pirinase nasal sprays are both steroid treatments that contain fluticasone. Rhinolast nasal spray is a steroid-free treatment that contains azelastine. 

Content Reviewed: 25/03/21

Dymista Side Effects

Like all medicines, Dymista Nasal Spray can cause side effects. Each patient may be affected differently, so you must be aware of these in case you need to take action. Always read the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects. 

Some of the more common side effects are nosebleeds, a bitter taste in the mouth, an unpleasant smell, and headaches.

Less common side effects can include nasal dryness, dry throat or mouth, and drowsiness.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

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Directions of use for Dymista Nasal Spray

You should always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Usually, the dose is ONE spray in each nostril in the morning and evening. Dymista should be used on a regular basis to ensure it has a full effect. The duration of treatment should correspond to the period of experiencing allergy symptoms. 

For further directions on how to use the nasal spray please refer to the patient information leaflet in the ‘Info Leaflet’ tab.

Before using Dymista you will need to blow your nose to clear both nostrils, then slightly tilt your head back, and slowly exhale, using your free hand close to the nostril you are not spraying. Push down and on the pump and take 1 spray into your nostril, repeat for the other side.  

This can be done a maximum of twice daily, and you should start to see some effects within 30 to 60 minutes, but it can take on some occasions a few days to get the full benefit.

Warnings for Dymista Nasal Spray

Dymista should not be used by children under 12 years old or by anyone who is allergic to any of the ingredients in the spray. 

It may not be suitable for people who have a current nasal infection, have recently had a nose operation, or have adrenal gland problems. See the patient information leaflet for further information. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about treatment with Dymista. 

Other medicines and Dymista Nasal Spray

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. (this includes any herbal medication).

Certain medications could potentially increase the effects of Dymista Nasal Spray and your doctor may decide to monitor you closely if you are taking these medications (such as HIV medication: ritonavir, cobicistat and fungal infections medication: ketoconazole).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, seek medical advice before using this medicine.

Driving and using machines

You may experience fatigue or dizziness due to the disease itself or when using Dymista Nasal Spray, however, this is rare. In these cases, do not drive or operate machinery. Please be aware that drinking alcohol may enhance these effects.

Ingredients in Dymista Nasal Spray

The active substances are azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate.

Each spray delivers 137 micrograms azelastine hydrochloride and 50 micrograms fluticasone propionate.