Flonaspray50mcg/spray
Nasal Spray
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flonaspray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flonaspray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Flonaspray is a steroid. It relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny nose, sneezing and sinus discomfort. It works by blocking the produ... View More
Uses of Flonaspray
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Flonaspray
- Nasal irritation
How to use Flonaspray
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril ... View More
How Flonaspray works
Flonaspray is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling)... View More
- The right way to use the nasal spray:
- Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
- Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
- Flonaspray should be avoided in patients with recent nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma.
Indication
Seasonal and Perennial allergic and nonallergic, rhinitis, Nasal polyps
Adult Dose
Nasal Allergic rhinitis Adults: 2 sprays(100mcg) in each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning. In some cases 2 sprays into each nostril twice... View More
Child Dose
Nasal Allergic rhinitis Children over 12 years: 2 sprays(100mcg) in each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning. In some cases 2 sprays into ea... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the C17 position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak HPA... View More
Precaution
Rarely, immediate hypersensitivity reactions or contact dermatitis may occur after the administration of Fluticasone Propionate nasal spray. Rare instan... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (17%),URI (15%) 1-10% Nasal congestion (8%),Pharyngitis (6-8%),Asthma symptoms (3-7%),Fever (1-5%),Dysphonia (4%),Cough (3-4%),Nasal ... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data on inhaled or intranasal fluticasone propionate use in pregnant women have not reported a clear association with adverse devel... View More
Interaction
May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.
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