Nasal Sprays

Azelastine 120 mcg and fluticasone propionate 50 mcg (Dymista) dose

One spray each nostril twice a day (morning and night)

Azelastine 120 mcg and fluticasone propionate 50 mcg (Dymista) maximum length of treatment

6 months maximum, unless otherwise advised by a doctor

Azelastine 120 mcg and fluticasone propionate 50 mcg (Dymista) expiry

Discard 6 months after opening

Azelastine 120 mcg and fluticasone propionate 50 mcg (Dymista) age indication

Adults (18+)

On medical advice, 12+ years

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 45 mcg/spray (Demazin, Sudafed) dose

Two to three sprays into each nostril twice a day (morning and night)

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 45 mcg/spray (Demazin, Sudafed) age indication

12+ years

On medical advice, 6+ years

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 45 mcg/spray (Demazin, Sudafed) maximum length of treatment

Maximum of three days

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 45 mcg/spray (Demazin, Sudafed) expiry

Xylometazoline hydrochloride 140 mcg/spray (Otrivin Adult) dosing

One spray into each nostril every 8 hours as required (maximum three times a day)

Xylometazoline hydrochloride (Otrivin Adult and Otrivin Junior) maximum treatment length

Three days maximum

Xylometazoline hydrochloride 140 mcg/spray (Otrivin Adult) age indication

12+ years

Younger children should use Otrivin Junior

Xylometazoline hydrochloride 35 mcg/spray (Otrivin Junior) dose

Two sprays in each nostril every 8 hours (max three times a day) as required

Xylometazoline hydrochloride 35 mcg/spray (Otrivin Junior) age indication

6-11 years

Mometasone furoate 50 mcg/spray (Nasonex) dose

Initially two sprays into each nostril once a day

Then one spray once a day

Mometasone furoate 50 mcg/spray (Nasonex) age indication

12+ years

Mometasone furoate 50 mcg/spray (Nasonex) maximum length of treatment

6 months

Oxymetazoline 50 mcg/spray (Drixine)

Which nasal sprays do manufacturers recommend to shake before each use?

Dymista, Nasonex,