Lancashire and South Cumbria
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12 Ear, nose and oropharynx

 

Several medicines in the ear, nose and oropharynx chapter are available for purchase over the counter and may be appropriate for self care. Please consult the local OTC policy for more details
12-02-01 Corticosteroids

Beclometasone Dipropionate
First Choice

Nasal spray 50micrograms/dose

Consider OTC/Self care.

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Fluticasone furoate Avamys®
Second Choice
Nasal spray 27.5micrograms/metered spray

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Mometasone Furoate
Second Choice

Nasal spray 50micrograms/metered spray

Consider OTC/Self care.

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Betamethasone Betnesol®
Formulary

Ear/eye/nose drops 0.1%

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Fluticasone Propionate
Formulary

Nasal spray 50microgram per dose

Consider OTC/Self care.

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Fluticasone Propionate
Formulary

Nasal drops 400micrograms/unit dose 

For nasal polyps.
 
Consider alternative treatment if no improvement after 4–6 weeks.

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