What is Flonase Nasal Spray/Fluticasone Used for?
This medication is used to treat nasal symptoms (ie. Congestion, sneezing, and runny nose) caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Flonase (Fluticasone) works by stopping substances that causes inflammation in your body to be released.
How should Flonase Nasal Spray/Fluticasone be stored?
This medication should be stored at room temperature in an upright position. Keep the medication away from heat and moisture.
General Information
How should I take Flonase Nasal Spray/Fluticasone?
Read the directions on the prescription label. Do not take larger doses than prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medication longer than recommended by your doctor. Flonase (Fluticasone) is normally prescribed 1 to 2 sprays into each nostril a day. When using Flonase (Fluticasone) the first time, you must prime the spray pump by shaking the medication well and spraying 6 test sprays into the air away from your face until a fine mist appears. The spray must be primed if you have left the cap off for at least 5 days, or have not used it for over 30 days. Keep using the medication as directed for the best results. Before each use, shake the medicine bottle well. When taking Flonase (Fluticasone), it may take up to several days before you notice any improvements in your symptoms. If you do not notice any improvements in your symptoms after a week of using the medication, talk with your doctor. To ensure the Flonase (Fluticasone) medication is not harmful to your nose or sinuses, your doctor will need to check your progress regularly. It is important to go to these doctor appointments.
When should Flonase Nasal Spray/Fluticasone not be taken?
Children younger than 4 years old should not take Flonase (Fluticasone) because steroid medicines can affect their growth. Speak to your doctor if you notice your child is not growing normally when using Flonase (Fluticasone).
What precautions should I follow when taking Flonase Nasal Spray/Fluticasone?
This medication can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections, it is important to avoid being near people who are sick or have an infection. Contact your doctor immediately if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles because these conditions can be very serious or even fatal to patients using Flonase (Fluticasone).
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Flonase Nasal Spray/Fluticasone?
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs; are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; are using antifungal medications (ie. Ketoconazole/Nizoral, or HIV medicines such as ritonavir/Norvir or Kaletra); have glaucoma or cataracts; have liver disease, herpes implex virus of your eyes, tuberculosis or any other infection or illness, sores or ulcers inside your nose; have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose; have a severe or ongoing nose bleed, vision problems, sores in the nose that won’t heal; or if you have fever, chills, body aches, or flu symptoms.
What are the side effects of Flonase Nasal Spray/Fluticasone?
Severe: Severe or ongoing nose bleed; sores in the nose that won’t heal, vision problems; or fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Common: Headache, back pain; minor nose bleed; menstrual problems, loss of interest in sex; sinus pain, cough, sore throat; or sores or white patches inside or around your nose.
Other: None.
