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Flonase Allergy Relief Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Fluticasone propionate 50mcg; per nasal spray.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
See Also
How Supplied
Spray—9.9mL (60 sprays), 15.8mL (120 sprays); Children's—2 × 9.9mL (2 × 60 sprays)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Flonase Allergy Relief Indications
Indications
Relieves symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
Flonase Allergy Relief Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 2 sprays in each nostril once daily for Week 1, then 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily as needed for Week 2 through 6 months. Reevaluate after 6 months.
Children
<4yrs: not recommended. Use for the shortest duration necessary to achieve response. ≥4yrs: 1 spray in each nostril once daily. Reevaluate after 2 months.
Flonase Allergy Relief Contraindications
Not Applicable
Flonase Allergy Relief Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Flonase Allergy Relief Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for treating asthma. Injury or surgery to nose that is not fully healed: not recommended. Discontinue if exposed to chicken pox, measles, or tuberculosis. Glaucoma. Cataracts. Discontinue if whistling sound from nose, visual disturbances, severe or frequent nosebleeds occur. Discontinue if no improvement within 7 days after starting or if new symptoms (eg, facial pain, nasal discharge) develop. Avoid eyes or mouth. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Flonase Allergy Relief Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Flonase Allergy Relief Interactions
Interactions
Caution with concomitant ritonavir, ketoconazole, other steroids.
Flonase Allergy Relief Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Stinging, sneezing, headaches, dry/irritated nose or throat, nosebleeds, whistling sound, blurred or reduced vision, reduced growth rate in children, allergic reaction (discontinue if occurs).
Flonase Allergy Relief Clinical Trials
See Literature
Flonase Allergy Relief Note
Not Applicable
Flonase Allergy Relief Patient Counseling
See Literature
