Brand Names (s): Flonase, Flixonase, Veramyst
Generic Name: Fluticasone nasal (floo TIK a sone)
Chemical Name: Fluticonasone

Flonase. Common Uses.

Flixonase (Flonase) makes breathing easier and controls the symptoms of hayfever by reducing swelling inside your nose - relieving multiple nasal symptoms of congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose. Flixonase (Flonase) is a convenient once-a-day dose for long lasting protection and all-round relief.

Flonase. How to Take.

Shake the medicine bottle well just before each use. Take once daily for relief of symptoms. Do not use more than the dose recommended.

Flonase. Warning and Precautions.

Do not use more than the dose recommended by your pharmacist or doctor. Symptoms should begin to improve after 12 hours of treatment.

Flonase. Missed Dose.

Use the missed dose of Flonase 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.

Flonase. Overdose.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Flonase is not expected to produce 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.

Flonase. Storage.

Store between 4-30°C (39-86°F), in an upright position at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Throw the medication away after you have used 120 sprays, even if there is still medicine left in the bottle.

Flonase. Possible Side Effects.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• severe or ongoing nose bleed;
• sores in the nose that won't heal;
• vision problems; or
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

• headache, back pain;
• minor nose bleed;
• menstrual problems, loss of interest in sex;
• sinus pain, cough, sore throat; or
• sores or white patches inside or around your nose.

This list is not complete and other side effects may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

More Information about Flonase.

Before using Flonase, tell your doctor if you are using antibiotics such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), or HIV medicines such as ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra).

While using Flonase, tell your doctor if you have severe or ongoing nose bleed, vision problems, sores in the nose that won't heal, or if you have fever, chills, body aches, or flu symptoms. It may take up to several days of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a week of treatment. Flonase can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using Flonase. Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Flonase.

Disclaimer.

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