Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
- What is fluticasone nasal?
- What are the possible side effects of fluticasone nasal?
- What is the most important information I should know about fluticasone nasal?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluticasone nasal?
- How should I use fluticasone nasally?
- What happens if I miss a dose?
- What happens if I overdose?
- What should I avoid while using fluticasone nasal?
- What other drugs will affect fluticasone’s nose?
- Where can I get more information?
Fluticasone (for the nose) is used to treat stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
The Xhance brand of this medicine is for use in adults only. Veramyst can be used in children from 2 years old. Flonase is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.
Fluticasone nose can also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Flonase spray
What are the possible side effects of fluticasone nasal?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, rash; feeling light-headed; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe or persistent nosebleeds;
- noisy breathing, runny nose, or crusting around your nostrils;
- redness, sores, or white patches in your mouth or throat;
- blurred vision, eye pain or seeing halos around lights;
- a wound that will not heal; or
- signs of low adrenal hormones – flea-like symptoms, headache, depression, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, cravings for salty foods and light-headedness.
Steroid medicine can affect the growth of children. Tell your doctor if your child does not grow normally while using this medicine.
Common side effects are:
- light nosebleed, burning or itching in your nose;
- sores or white spots in or around your nose;
- cough, trouble breathing;
- headache, back pain;
- sinus pain, sore throat, fever; or
- nausea, vomiting.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about fluticasone nasal?
Follow all directions on your label and packaging. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all of your medical conditions, allergies, and any medications you use.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluticasone nasal?
You should not use fluticasone nasally if you are allergic to it.
Fluticasone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsen an infection you already have or have had recently. Notify your doctor of any illness or infection that you have had in the past few weeks.
To make sure that fluticasone nasal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever:
- sores or sores in your nose;
- injury or surgery on your nose;
- tuberculosis or any other infection or disease;
- glaucoma or cataracts;
- liver disease;
- osteoporosis; or
- herpes simplex virus from your eyes.
If you use fluticasone nasal without a prescription and if you have medical conditions, ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you.
Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Steroid medicines can increase the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood or urine. You may also need to adjust the dose of your diabetes medication.
It is not known whether fluticasone nasal can harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether fluticasone nose passes into breast milk or if it could affect a nursing baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
How should I use fluticasone nasally?
Use the product as directed on the label or as directed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended. Do not share this medicine with anyone else , even if they have the same symptoms as you.
The usual dose of fluticasone nasal is 1 to 2 sprays into each nostril once or twice a day. Your dose will depend on the fluticasone brand or the strength you use and your dose may change as your symptoms improve. Follow all dosing instructions very carefully.
Xhance is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. Do not use Flonase on a child younger than 4 years old. Do not use Veramyst on a child younger than 2 years old.
Children using fluticasone nasal should be supervised by an adult while using the nasal spray.
This medicine comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use and directions for priming the nasal spray device. Follow these directions carefully. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Shake the nasal spray just before each use.
If you have switched to another steroid drug, fluticasone, do not stop using the other steroid suddenly or you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about tapering your steroid dose before stopping completely.
To make sure that fluticasone nasal has no harmful effects on your nose or sinuses, your doctor may need to monitor your progress regularly.
It may take a few days for your symptoms to improve. Keep using the drug as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms don’t improve after a week of treatment.
Store fluticasone nasally in an upright position at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Discard the spray bottle after using 120 sprays, even if any medicine is left in the bottle.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the forgotten dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek medical attention or call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222.
A fluticasone nasal overdose is not expected to cause life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence or loss of interest in sex.
What should I avoid while using fluticasone nasal?
Avoid the spray in your eyes or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water.
Avoid being close to people who are sick or have infections. Contact your doctor for preventative treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even deadly in people using fluticasone nasal.
What other drugs will affect fluticasone’s nose?
Tell your doctor about all of your current medications and any medications you start or stop using, especially:
- antifungal medicines; or
- antiviral to treat hepatis C or HIV / AIDS.
This list is not complete. Other drugs can interact with nasal fluticasone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluticasone nasal spray.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.
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