Generic name:fluticasone nasal [ floo-TIK-a-sone ]
Drug class:Nasal steroids
The Veramyst brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Veramyst?
Veramyst a nasal spray containing fluticasone furoate. Fluticasone furoate is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Veramyst Nasal Spray is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
Veramyst may be used in children as young as 2 years old.
Warnings
Before using Veramyst nasal spray, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma or cataracts, liver disease, diabetes, herpes simplex virus of your eyes, tuberculosis or any other infection, sores or ulcers inside your nose, or if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
It may take up to several days of using Veramyst nasal spray before your symptoms improve. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a week of treatment.
Veramyst can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using fluticasone.
Do not administer Veramyst to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice. Steroid medication can affect growth in children. Talk with you...
