Flonase is a corticosteroid nasal spray used to treat itching, sneezing, congestion, and runny nose due to allergy and other causes.
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Flonase Information
Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
Chemical Name:
Fluticasone (floo-TIK-a-sone)
Drug Manufacturer:
Allen & Hanburys
Common Uses:
Flonase is a corticosteroid nasal spray used to treat itching, sneezing, congestion, and runny nose due to allergy and other causes.
Before Using Flonase:
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Flonase. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE Flonase if you are taking HIV protease inhibitors (such as ritonavir). DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including eye infections, recent vaccinations, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of Flonase in children under age 4 is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving Flonase to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Flonase.
How to Use Flonase:
Follow the directions for using Flonase provided by your doctor. Flonase may come with a patient information leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Flonase. SHAKE GENTLY before using a dose. Refer to the patient information leaflet for instructions on priming the pump before use. TO USE A NOSE SPRAY, gently blow your nose. Then, sit down and tilt your head forward slightly. Remove the dust cover and place the tip of the nasal applicator into the nose. Using a finger from your other hand, press against the opposite nostril to close it off. Breathe in gently through the open nostril and squeeze the spray container. After using the medicine, wipe the tip of the nasal applicator with a clean tissue and replace the dust cover to prevent contamination. Wash the dust cover and nasal applicator once a week as instructed in the patient information leaflet. Discard the container after you have used the number of sprays stated on the label, even if the container is not emtpy. AVOID SPRAYING Flonase IN YOUR EYES. STORE Flonase at room temperature, away from heat and light. Use Flonase regularly to receive the most benefit from it. Using Flonase at the same time each day will help you to remember. CONTINUE TO USE Flonase even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Flonase, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT use 2 doses at once.
Cautions:
DO NOT TAKE Flonase if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL DAYS for Flonase to work. Do not stop using Flonase without checking with your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use Flonase for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Flonase. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD CHICKENPOX OR MEASLES, avoid contact with anyone who has any of these diseases. CORTICOSTEROID MEDICINES MAY AFFECT growth rate in children and adolescents in some instances. Your child's growth should be checked regularly by the doctor while using Flonase. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Flonase during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Flonase IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Flonase, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using Flonase include a runny, or stuffy nose, nasal irritation, or burning; headache; nausea; vomiting; or changes or loss of your sense of taste or smell. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience repeated nosebleeds, nose or throat pain, fever, flu-like symptoms, hoarseness, or voice changes. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience blurred vision or unusual vision changes. An allergic reaction to Flonase is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Overdose:
IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Additional Information:
If your symptoms do not improve with regular use of Flonase or if they become worse, check with your doctor. ALWAYS HAVE A SPARE INHALER available in case the unit malfunctions or is empty. DO NOT SHARE Flonase with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Flonase for other health conditions. KEEP Flonase out of the reach of children. IF YOU WILL BE USING Flonase FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, be sure to obtain necessary refills before your supply runs out.
