Allergies:
Indications for: FLONASE ALLERGY RELIEF
Relieves symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 2 sprays in each nostril once daily for Week 1, then 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily as needed for Week 2 through 6 months. Reevaluate after 6 months.
Children Dosage:
<4yrs: not recommended. Use for the shortest duration necessary to achieve response. ≥4yrs: 1 spray in each nostril once daily. Reevaluate after 2 months.
FLONASE ALLERGY RELIEF Warnings/Precautions:
Not for treating asthma. Injury or surgery to nose that is not fully healed: not recommended. Discontinue if exposed to chicken pox, measles, or tuberculosis. Glaucoma. Cataracts. Discontinue if whistling sound from nose, visual disturbances, severe or frequent nosebleeds occur. Discontinue if no improvement within 7 days after starting or if new symptoms (eg, facial pain, nasal discharge) develop. Avoid eyes or mouth. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
FLONASE ALLERGY RELIEF Classification:
Steroid.
FLONASE ALLERGY RELIEF Interactions:
Caution with concomitant ritonavir, ketoconazole, other steroids.
Adverse Reactions:
Stinging, sneezing, headaches, dry/irritated nose or throat, nosebleeds, whistling sound, blurred or reduced vision, reduced growth rate in children, allergic reaction (discontinue if occurs).
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Spray—9.9mL (60 sprays), 15.8mL (120 sprays); Children's—2 × 9.9mL (2 × 60 sprays)
