

Frequently Asked
Questions
Get to know more about Dymista® Control nasal spray
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What is Dymista® Control nasal spray?
Dymista® Control is the UK’s only 2-in-1 over-the-counter combination nasal spray for the treatment of moderate to severe hay fever, when intranasal antihistamines or corticosteroids are insufficient.
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How does Dymista® Control work?
Dymista® Control works by targeting both phases of the allergic response, the antihistamine acts on the early phase and the anti inflammatory acts on the later phase.
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How do you use Dymista® Control nasal spray?

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How long does Dymista® Control take to work?
Dymista® Control gets to work in 5 minutes.
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What hay fever symptoms does Dymista® Control treat?
Dymista® Control relieves eye and nose symptoms including runny nose, blocked nose, itchy nose, sneezing, red eyes, itchy eyes, and watery eyes.
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Can you use Dymista® Control long term?
You can use Dymista® Control for up to 3 months without consulting your doctor.
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Should you take Dymista® Control before allergy exposure to achieve the best effect?
The time to start using Dymista® Control is when symptoms begin. Dymista® Control gets to work in 5 minutes. For therapeutic benefit whilst experiencing hay fever symptoms, using regularly in line with the instructions is essential.
The recommended dose is one spray into each nostril in the morning and evening. Do not use more than 2 sprays in each nostril a day. -
Can you increase the dose to get a better effect?
It is important to follow the recommended dose. For Dymista® Control, this is one spray per nostril in the morning and evening. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 2 sprays in each nostril per day.
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Can children use Dymista® Control?
Dymista® Control should only be used by adults aged 18 years and older.
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What is the shelf life of Dymista® Control?
From the first use (opened package), Dymista® Control has a shelf life of 6 months. Do not use your Dymista® Control after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and the outer carton.
UK-DTC-2026-00076 April 2026
