Common Questions
Questions and answers about VERAMYST and allergies
Questions About VERAMYST
Questions About Allergies
Questions About VERAMYST
Q: What is VERAMYST?
A: VERAMYST is a prescription medicine that treats seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms in adults and children 2 years and older.
For SEASONAL allergies, VERAMYST treats nasal and eye symptoms, including sneezing; congestion; itchy, runny nose; and red, itchy, watery eyes. Seasonal eye symptom relief is for patients 12 years and older.
For YEAR-ROUND allergies, VERAMYST treats nasal symptoms, including sneezing; congestion; and itchy, runny nose.
Q: Can VERAMYST be used in children?
A: Yes. VERAMYST is approved to treat seasonal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms — congestion; sneezing; and itchy, runny nose —
in children ages 2 years and older.
Q: How is VERAMYST used?
A: VERAMYST is sprayed inside the nose. You should always use VERAMYST as directed by your doctor. Do not spray VERAMYST in your eyes or mouth. See the How to Use VERAMYST section to learn more.
Q: What makes the device for VERAMYST Nasal Spray unique?
A: The device for VERAMYST includes a viewing window and a mist-release button on the side. Find out more about the device.
Q: When can I expect to feel results with VERAMYST?
A: If you have seasonal allergies, symptoms may begin to improve within a day, but maximum relief may take several days. If you have year-round allergies, symptoms may begin to improve after four days. The effectiveness of VERAMYST depends on regular use. As with any medicine, results may vary.
Q: Should I let my doctor know if I am taking other medicines with VERAMYST?
A: Yes. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription
and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Questions About Allergies
Q: What makes an otherwise healthy nose sneeze and get congested, itchy, and runny?
A: For people with allergies, these annoying symptoms happen when allergens like pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander enter the nose. That's because your body mistakes allergens for dangerous invaders. When your body attacks these allergens, the nasal passages become inflamed. It is this inflammation that causes you to suffer with allergy symptoms. VERAMYST helps relieve the allergy symptoms of nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose. It also may help red, itchy, watery eyes in adults and children age 12 years and older with seasonal allergies.
Q: What is the difference between seasonal (outdoor) allergies and year-round (indoor) allergies?
A: Seasonal allergies, which some people call "hay fever," generally occur in the spring and fall when trees, grasses, and weeds release pollen into the air. Year-round, or perennial, allergy symptoms are usually set off by indoor allergens like dust mites, mold, and animal dander.
Q: What can I do to help my allergies?
A: Many people use medicine to treat their symptoms. VERAMYST, for example, treats a range of symptoms, including sneezing, congestion, and itchy, runny nose. You also can learn ways to allergy-proof your home.
Q: Can relocating improve my allergies?
A: Unfortunately, moving does not guarantee that your allergy symptoms will change for the better. If your allergies are seasonal and are triggered by pollens from local trees, grasses, and/or weeds, relocating within the same region of the country may not affect your allergies. In addition, new allergies can develop over time to allergens in your new surroundings. If you suffer from year-round allergies caused by household dust mites, molds, or animal dander, your symptoms would likely remain as before, unless your lifestyle changes (for example, you allergy-proof your home, or you no longer have a furry pet). As a result, experts agree that you should not plan a move on the basis of your allergies alone.