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Drug Information
- Flonase
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This is a nasal corticosteroid
that works directly on nasal tissue to reduce swelling
and inflammation. The medication is used to treat
itching, runny nose, postnasal drip, nasal congestion
and sneezing in people with a history of rhinitis. |
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Tell your doctor your medical
history, especially of: any allergies, eye problems
(glaucoma), infections, recent nasal surgery,
nasal sores. If you are prescribed doses higher
than those usually recommended, avoid exposure
to chickenpox or measles. If you do become exposed,
notify your doctor promptly. Though very unlikely,
it is possible this medication will be absorbed
into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable
consequences that may require additional corticosteroid
treatment. This is especially true for children
and for those who have used this for an extended
period if they also have serious medical problems
such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries.
This precaution applies for up to one year after
stopping use of this drug. Consult your doctor
or pharmacist for more details. This medication
should be used only when clearly needed during
pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with
your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted
into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Caution is advised in children as this drug may
affect growth patterns. Consult child's doctor.
Avoid use in children under 4.
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To get the most benefit
from this medication, make sure you understand how
to use the nasal spray properly. Ask your doctor
or pharmacist to show you how to use the pump and
nasal adapter. Shake gently before each use. Before
using the medication for the first time, the unit
must be "primed" with 3 to 4 pumps of the spray.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not
use more than two sprays in each nostril daily.
It may take a few days before the benefits of the
medication are noticed. If no improvement occurs
after several days, notify your doctor. |
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The more common side effects
are nose bleeding, blood in nasal mucus, or nasal
burning or irritation. Less common or rare occurrences
are headache, sneezing, runny nose, nasal dryness,
congestion, or stomach upset. If these effects
continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Long-term use of nasal steroids may cause fungal
infections of the nose or throat. Inform your
doctor if you develop an infection. The medication
may be discontinued while the infection is treated.
Very unlikely to occur but report: vision problems,
headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual
weakness, weight loss, nausea, dizziness. In the
very unlikely event you have an allergic reaction
to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Tell your doctor
of all other prescription or nonprescription medicines
you use, especially of: other nasal products (such
as cold products), other corticosteroids (e.g.,
prednisone), antibiotics. Do not start or stop any
medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. |
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If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with
others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE
THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING
THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out. |
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