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BNSSG Adult Joint Formulary
12.2 Nose
Last edited: 17-06-2024
12.2.1 Nasal Congestion
First line drugs |
Second line drugs |
Specialist drugs |
Secondary care drugs |
Sympathomimetics (Vasoconstrictor)
Xylometazoline 0.1% drops/spray (TLS Green)
12.2.2 Nasal inflammation, nasal polyps and rhinitis
Antimuscarinics
Specific indication:
Ipratropium 0.03% spray (Rinatec®) (TLS Blue)
- For use in the elderly only
Corticosteroids
Mometasone nasal spray (TLS Green)
Beclometasone nasal spray (TLS Green)
Betamethasone 0.1% drops (TLS Green)
Alternatives: (TLS Blue)
Budesonide nasal spray
Fluticasone furoate spray (Avamys®)
- Mometasone or fluticasone nasal spray may be used in patients who experience adverse effects whilst using beclometasone nasal preparations
Specific indication:
Fluticasone nasal drops (TLS Blue)
Azelastine / Fluticasone nasal spray (Dymista®) (TLS Green)
Antihistamines
Azelastine nasal spray (Rhinolast®) (TLS Green)
12.2.3 Nasal staphylococcal infection
Mupirocin 2% nasal ointment (Bactroban Nasal®) (TLS Green)
Chlorhexidine 0.1% / Neomycin 0.5% cream (Naseptin®) (TLS Green)
Epistaxis
Specific indication: (TLS Red)
Bismuth subnitrate and Iodoform (BIPP®) paste
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