What Flonase is and what it is used for
The active substance is fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid that, under the conditions of daily use, acts against inflammation. This spray helps to maintain control over your body‘s reactions to allergenic factors (which trigger allergies) present in the environment.
Flonase is used in adults aged 18 years and older to treat allergic symptoms of hay fever and other allergies caused by airborne allergens such as pet allergies, dust mites and mould spores. It relieves symptoms including sneezing, itchy eyes and hyperlacrimation (watery eyes) and symptoms such as runny nose and itchy nose or stuffy nose, for up to 24 hours.
It is possible that for the maximum level of protection to appear, it is necessary to use it for 3 or 4 days. Therefore, it is important to continue regular use in order to obtain a full therapeutic benefit. If after 7 days you do not feel better or feel worse, you should consult a doctor.
How to use Flonase
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as told by your doctor or pharmacist. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Dosage for adults 18 years of age and older: The recommended dose is two sprays in each nostril once daily (200 micrograms fluticasone propionate), preferably in the morning.
After your symptoms have improved, you will be able to lower the dose by one spray in each nostril once a day.
If symptoms are extremely severe, it may be necessary to increase the dose to two sprays in each nostril twice a day until they improve, but only for a short time.
Do not administer more than 8 sprays (4 in each nostril) each day. Use the lowest dose possible to control your symptoms. If after 7 days your symptoms do not improve or if they are not well controlled, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use a dose higher than the recommended dose.
Use in children and adolescents: Do not use by children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Administration is done only in the nose. Do not swallow. Do not spray into the eyes.
Before starting a new bottle: Flonase has a cap that has the role of protecting and keeping the nasal applicator clean. Remove this cap before using the spray. Before starting a new bottle of Flonase, or if you haven‘t used the spray for several days, spray a few times until you notice a vapor formation to make sure you‘re using the correct dosage. Hold your thumb under the bottom of the bottle and your index and middle finger on each side of the nasal applicator. Without moving your thumb, press a few times with the other two fingers until you get a vapor formation. During this time, do not point the nasal applicator at yourself or another person. If the spray still doesn’t work, clean it. Do not attempt to unclog or enlarge the small hole in the spray applicator using a needle or other sharp objects as this may result in the destruction of the spray mechanism.
Using Flonase: blow your nose gently; shake the bottle well and remove the protective cap; if it is a bottle of Flonase that has not been used before, or if you have not used the spray for several days, you will need to prepare the mechanism; press the pump a few times until you see a vapor formation appear; insert the nasal applicator into one nostril and cover the other nostril with your finger, tilt your head forward a little and hold the bottle upright, try not to point the nasal applicator towards the central region of the nose; Start inhaling slowly through your nose. As you inhale, press firmly on the sides of the nasal applicator to release a spray into your nostril; exhale through the mouth, repeat step 4 to release a second spray into the same nostril; remove the nasal applicator from that nostril and exhale through your mouth; repeat steps 4 to 6 to administer the dose into the other nostril; After using the spray, wipe the nasal applicator with a clean wipe or handkerchief and put the cap back on.
To clean the spray: remove the cap and remove the nasal applicator; soak the nasal applicator and cap in warm water for a few minutes and then rinse them under the tap jet; shake them to remove excess water and let them dry in a place where the temperature is warm – not too hot; put the nasal applicator back on; if necessary, press the pump a few times until a vapor formation is observed; put the lid back on; Do not attempt to unclog or enlarge the small hole of the spray applicator using a needle or other sharp objects as this may result in the destruction of the spray mechanism.
It is possible that for the maximum level of protection offered by Flonase it is necessary to use it for 3 or 4 days. To prevent the onset of symptoms, start using Flonase before exposure to the factors that commonly trigger the onset of symptoms in your case. You should not use Flonase for an interval that exceeds the period of exposure to the factors that commonly trigger the appearance of allergic symptoms in your case .
If you are using more Flonase than you should: tell your doctor if you are using more medicine than the recommended dose.
If you forget to use Flonase: If you forget to use a dose, simply take the next dose when you need to. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although they do not occur in all people.
If you use high-dose corticosteroid nasal sprays for long periods of time, side effects could occur due to the absorption of the drug by the body. Some side effects can be serious. If any of these symptoms occur, stop using the medication and seek medical attention immediately.
Very rare but serious side effects for which you need to get medical attention immediately:
– Signs of an allergic reaction, such as a rash, swelling of the mouth or face, or difficulty breathing.
– If you notice any new changes in vision that occur after you start using this medicine. Rare cases of eye problems such as cataracts or glaucoma have been reported in people who have used high doses of corticosteroids over several years.
– Small holes (perforations) in the wall inside the nose that separate the nostrils may appear.
– Eye problems such as pain.
Side effects of unknown frequency (it is not known how often these side effects occur, but if they occur, stop using this medicine and seek medical attention immediately): blurred vision.
Very common side effects (these could affect more than 1 in 10 people): occasional nosebleeds.
Common side effects (these could affect up to 1 in 10 people): sneezing after using the spray, but which stops shortly; perception of unpleasant tastes or odors; dryness or irritation of the nose or throat; headache.
Very rare side effects (these can affect up to 1 in 10000 people): problems with the nose such as pain and/or persistent nosebleeds.
If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor.
Presentation form: spray with 60 doses (sprays).
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