Flonase
Generic Name:
Fluticasone
Brand Names:
Flonase
Flonase Description:
Flonase is a nasal spray corticosteroid prescribed to treat symptoms of seasonal or year round allergies in patients 4 years or age or older.
Flonase Side Effects:
The most common side effects of Flonase are:
- Nosebleed
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Nasal inflammation
- Bloody mucus in nose
- Vision problems
- Acne
For more information, see our Flonase side effects page.
Flonase Uses:
Flonase is a nasal spray medication prescribed to patients 4 years of age and older to treat stuffy or runny nose, itching, and sneezing symptoms associated with seasonal and year round allergies, including hay fever.
Flonase Interactions:
Other medications may interact with Flonase or increase the risk of side effects. Discuss any medications, supplements or vitamins with your doctor before taking Flonase.
The following medications may interact with Flonase:
- Atazanavir
- Bupropion
- Clarthromycin
- Darunavir
- Indinavir
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Nefazodone
- Ritonavir
- Saquinavir
- Verapamil
- Amiodarone
- Antifungal medications (Diflucan, Sporanox, Nizoral)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Fluvoxamine
- Cimetidine
- Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
- Diltiazem
- Delavirdine
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Inhalable steroids (QVAR, Pulmicort, Aerobid, Flovent, Azmacort)
- Troleandomycin
- Zafirlukast (Accolate)
- Telothromycin
- Tipranavir
- Oral steroids (Decadron, Dexone)
- Birth control pills
Patients with a history or current diagnosis of any of following conditions should consult their doctor before treatment with Flonase:
- Glaucoma
- Herpes simplex of the eye
- Infection
- Recent nose injury
- Recent nose surgery
- Sores in the nose
- Tuberculosis
- Arthritis
- Eczema
Flonase Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendations
Patients should take Flonase exactly as prescribed by a doctor, as dosage recommendations differ for the treatment of various conditions.
For adults, Flonase treatment will initially start out with two sprays (50 mcg per spray) into each nostril daily. As symptoms begin to improve, your doctor may decrease your dose to one spray in each nostril daily. Do not exceed more than two sprays in each nostril a day.
For children 4 years of age and older, the initial dose will most likely begin with one spray in each nostril daily.
Prime your Flonase nasal spray by pumping it six times before initial use or until a fine spray comes out.
To use Flonase, patients should first blow their nose to clear their nostrils. Tilt your head forward and plug one nostril, keeping the Flonase bottle upright. Breathe in through your nose while simultaneously spraying your dose into your nostrils. When you have inhaled your entire dose, exhale through your mouth. Repeat if prescribed to do so.
Missing a Dose of Flonase
If you miss a dose of Flonase, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosage schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine.
Flonase Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose of Flonase occurs. Patients who experience an overdose may demonstrate the following overdose symptoms:
- Swelling of the face/neck/trunk
- New or worsened acne
- Fatigue
- Darkening of the skin
- Depression
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Altered menstrual periods
- Muscle weakness
- Easy bruising
- Dizziness when standing up
- Irritability
- Excess facial hair growth in females
- High blood pressure
- Bone fractures
- Blindness
- Increased thirst or urination
- Impotence in men
Flonase FDA Approval:
October 19, 1994
Flonase Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
There are no recalls or Black Box warnings for Flonase.
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