What is Flixonase Nasal spray 50 mcg?
Flixonase Nasal spray 50 mcg contains Fluticasone, which belongs to a class of drugs known as Corticosteroids.
Fluticasone provides relief from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as runny, stuffy, or itchy nose, red or watery eyes, and sneezing, in adults and children over six years of age.
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa that is caused by specific things like pollen from trees, grass, animals, molds, or house dust mites.
Flonase nasal spray is available under the brand name Flixonase. This nasal spray blocks the release of histamine, which causes allergic reactions.
After a valid prescription from the doctor, Flixonase nasal spray can be purchased from licensed drugstores.
How does Flixonase Nasal spray work?
Fluticasone is a steroid that inhibits the generation of chemical messengers that cause inflammation and allergies in the body.
How to use Flixonase Nasal spray?
Use Flixonase Nasal spray precisely in the same way as the doctor advised. This medicine is for intranasal use only.
Shake the bottle before every use. Your doctor will determine what quantity of dose is needed at what frequency based on the seriousness of the disease.
Only start or stop using Fluticasone after consulting the doctor. Close one nostril and insert the tip of the bottle into the other.
Now spray the sides of your nostrils away from the cartilage that separates the two sides of the nose. While spraying, keep your head always erect and breathe slowly. For the other nostril, continue the same procedure.
Try not to miss any doses as this can decrease the effectiveness of Fluticasone spray or worsen your condition.
What are the side effects of Flixonase Nasal spray?
Following your doctor's recommendation for the prescribed dosage can reduce the risk of experiencing severe side effects.
The majority of Fluticasone side effects are minor and go away once your body adjusts to the medication.
Some common side effects of Flixonase Nasal spray include:
- Shortness of breath
- Nosebleeds
- Headache
- Nasal ulceration
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Flixonase Nasal spray?
- Do not use Flixonase Nasal spray if you are allergic to it or Fluticasone or have other allergies. Meet the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as swelling of the face and lips, itching, shortness of breath, and redness.
- Fluticasone spray is not prescribed for use by patients who have recently undergone nasal surgery or suffer from a partially healed nasal injury.
- Doctors do not recommend Fluticasone for pregnant and breastfeeding women as it can cause problems.
- Before starting your treatment with Flixonase nasal spray, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of liver disease, eye problems, nose surgery, or infection in the nose.
- Fluticasone is not prescribed for use in children below six years of age, and elderly patients should use it with caution.
- Before using Flixonase nasal spray, inform the doctor about all other medicines and herbal supplements you use.
