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What effect on the nasal mucosa can benzalkonium chloride cause with long-term use of Avamys (fluticasone furoate) nasal spray?

Name: What effect on the nasal mucosa can benzalkonium chloride cause with long-term use of Avamys (fluticasone furoate) nasal spray?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:49:45.377Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Benzalkonium chloride in Avamys (fluticasone furoate) nasal spray may cause oedema of the nasal mucosa with long-term use.

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AVAMYS 27.5 micrograms/spray, nasal spray suspensionGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 24Document updated 28 January 2026

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