- Store fluticasone nasal spray at room temperature.
- Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of fluticasone nasal spray, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving fluticasone nasal spray.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- antibiotics and some antifungals, including: clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (Ery-Tab), isoniazid (Nydrazid), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), telithromycin (Ketek)
- protease inhibitors, including: amprenavir (Agenerase), atazanavir (Reyataz), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase)
This is not a complete list of fluticasone nasal spray drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Before taking fluticasone nasal spray, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:
- are exposed to measles or chickenpox
- are allergic to fluticasone nasal spray
- take ritonavir (Norvir)
- have an autoimmune disease such as HIV/AIDS
- have an infection
- have a history of glaucoma or cataracts
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories – A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Fluticasone nasal spray falls into category C. Studies in animals have shown a harmful and undesired effect on the unborn baby, yet there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
This medication may be given to a pregnant woman if her healthcare provider believes that its benefits to the pregnant woman outweigh any possible risks to her unborn baby.
Fluticasone nasal spray is a prescription medication used to treat symptoms of nasal inflammation, known medically as rhinitis, that may or may not be associated with allergies. Symptoms treated include:
- sneezing
- runny, stuffy, and itchy nose
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Active ingredient: fluticasone propionate
Inactive ingredients: vary by manufacturer
If you take too much fluticasone nasal spray, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.
- Take fluticasone nasal spray exactly as prescribed.
- This medication comes in a nasal spray.
- Fluticasone is usually sprayed in each nostril once or twice daily. Do not spray fluticasone nasal spray into your eyes.
- Discard fluticasone nasal spray after 120 sprays.
- To avoid withdrawal side effects, do not stop taking fluticasone nasal spray at once. Discuss with your doctor about slowly decreasing the dose before stopping use of this medication altogether.
- If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of fluticasone nasal spray at the same time.
Fluticasone nasal spray is a prescription medication used to relieve nasal stuffiness, runny nose, itching, and sneezing due to allergies or other causes. These symptoms are caused by inflammation in the nose. Fluticasone nasal spray belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids. It reduces inflammation by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
This medication comes in the form of a nasal spray. It is usually sprayed in each nostril once or twice daily.
Common side effects of fluticasone nasal spray include headache, nosebleed, and irritated nose. Fluticasone nasal spray can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how fluticasone nasal spray affects you.
Serious side effects have been reported with fluticasone nasal spray. See “Drug Precautions” section.
Common side effects of fluticasone nasal spray include:
- headache
- nosebleeds
- irritated or burning nose
- runny nose
- cough
- nausea
- stomach pain
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- dizziness
This is not a complete list of fluticasone nasal spray side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if fluticasone nasal spray is excreted in human breast milk or if it will harm your nursing baby.
Serious side effects have been reported with fluticasone nasal spray including:
Fluticasone nasal spray can decrease the activity of your immune system. This will make you more likely to get an infection. Tell your doctor if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles.
Corticosteroids, like fluticasone, may slow growth in children. A child taking fluticasone nasal spray should have his/her growth checked regularly.
Fluticasone can cause or worsen certain eye conditions including glaucoma and cataracts. Be sure to have regular eye exams while you are taking this medication.
Corticosteroids can slow the healing of wounds. Do not use fluticasone nasal spray until your nose has healed if you have a sore in your nose, if you have surgery on your nose, or if your nose has been injured.
Hypersensitivity reaction: An allergic reaction to fluticasone nasal spray can occur. Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction:
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- hives or rash
- swelling
- hoarseness
Fluticasone nasal spray can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how fluticasone nasal spray affects you.
To avoid withdrawal side effects, do not stop taking fluticasone nasal spray at once. Discuss with your doctor about slowly decreasing the dose before stopping use of this medication altogether.
Do not take fluticasone nasal spray if you:
- are allergic to fluticasone nasal spray or any of its ingredients
- are taking ritonavir (Norvir).
Take fluticasone nasal spray exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage of fluticasone nasal spray depending on your age and your medical conditions.
- For children ages four and older the recommended starting dose is one spray in each nostril once daily.
- The recommended starting dose for adults is either two sprays in each nostril once daily or one spray in each nostril twice daily. Your healthcare provider may decrease or increase your dose if necessary.