Flonase - Fluticasone - Nasal Spray Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Flonase.
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Flonase Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Use the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If so, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the doses to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• To get the most benefit from this medication, make sure you understand how to use the nasal spray properly.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to use the pump and nasal adapter.
• Shake gently before each use.
• Before using the medication for the first time, the unit must be "primed" with 3 to 4 pumps of the spray.
• Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not use more than two sprays in each nostril daily.
• It may take a few days before the benefits of the medication are noticed.
• If no improvement occurs after several days, notify your doctor.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Read Before Using Flonase (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all other prescription or nonprescription medicines you use, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• The more common side effects are nose bleeding, blood in nasal mucus, or nasal burning or irritation.
• Less common or rare occurrences are headache, sneezing, runny nose, nasal dryness, congestion, or stomach upset.
• If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Long-term use of nasal steroids may cause fungal infections of the nose or throat.
• Inform your doctor if you develop an infection.
• The medication may be discontinued while the infection is treated.
• Very unlikely to occur but report.

Flonase Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Watering or itching eyes often associated with allergies are not significantly relieved by this medication.
• Inform all your doctors you use (or have used) this medication.

Medicinal Applications

• This is a nasal corticosteroid that works directly on nasal tissue to reduce swelling and inflammation.
• The medication is used to treat itching, runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion and sneezing in people with a history of rhinitis.