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What is this medicine
Nasal Flonase are cortisone-like medicines. They belong to the family of medicines called steroids. These medicines are sprayed or inhaled into the nose to help relieve the stuffy nose, irritation, a
nd discomfort of hay fever, other allergies, and other nasal problems. These medicines are also used to prevent nasal polyps from growing back after they have been removed by surgery.
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How should this medicine be used?
Flonase is taken in the nostrils. For best effect, take the prescribed doses at regular intervals. First, blow your nose. Then shake the spray bottle gently, prime the pump 6 times if it hasn't been u
sed during the past week, tilt your head back, press one nostril closed, and insert the tip of the bottle a short way into the other nostril. Spray once, pull the tip of the bottle away from your nose
, and inhale deeply through the treated nostril. Repeat with the other nostril.
Flovent inhalation aerosol is taken orally. Shake the canister before each use. Take a deep breath and exhale.
Then, as you begin to inhale, put your lips around the mouthpiece and depress the canister. Rinse your mouth with water after each use of the inhaler.
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What side effects may occur?
Although side effects from Flonase are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- nasal irritation or dryness
- sore throat
- sneezing
- nosebleed
- change in taste or smell
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- increased difficulty
breathing
- swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
- skin rash or hives
- tingling of the hands or feet
- white spots in the mouth or nose
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
Other medicines¡XAlthough certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your do
or may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines.
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Other medical problems
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Flonase. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preser
atives, or dyes.
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Precautions while Using this Medicine
When you are being treated with dexamethasone, and after you stop treatment with it, do not have any immunizations (vaccinations) without your doctor's approval. Dexamethasone may lower your body's re
sistance and there is a chance you may get the infection the immunization is meant to prevent. In addition, other persons living in your household should not take or have recently taken oral polio vac
cine since there is a chance they could pass the polio virus on to you. Also, avoid other persons who have taken oral polio vaccine. Don't get close to them, and do not stay in the same room with them
for very long. If you cannot take these precautions, you should consider wearing a protective face mask that covers the nose and mouth.
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