Fluticasone Propionate 50 mcg Nasal Spray
Why Fluticasone Propionate is used
Fluticasone Propionate is used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) including stuffy, runny, or itchy nose, sneezing, and watery, itchy, or red eyes. It is also used to treat small polyps inside the nose when used as a nasal drop.
Do not take Fluticasone Propionate
If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Warnings and Precautions
Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions including:
If you have eye problems such as glaucoma.
If you have recently had nasal surgery.
If you have any current infections.
If you have adrenal gland problems.
Possible Side Effects
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; Difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is not known.
Very common side effects:
Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
Other medicines and fluticasone propionate
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
Fluticasone propionate interacts with the following medicines:
Antifungal ketoconazole
Ritonavir and cobicistat for HIV
Other corticosteroids
How to take fluticasone propionate:
This medicine is for adults and children 4 years of age and older.
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor has ordered.
Use this medicine in your nose only.
Nasal spray for adults and children 12 years of age and older: The recommended dose is two sprays in each nostril once daily.
Nasal spray for children 4–11 years of age: The recommended dose is one spray in each nostril once daily.
Nasal drops: The usual recommended dose is 400 mcg (one dose container) divided equally between both nostrils once or twice daily.
How to store fluticasone propionate:
Store at room temperature 68 to 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C).
Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the package.