Flonase should be used by adults and children over 4 years old for the relief of nasal allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose caused by outdoor seasonal allergies (hay fever), indoor year-round allergic or non-allergic nasal symptoms. See our comprehensive Guide to Allergies to learn more about what allergies are, what causes them, how they are treated and how to reduce your exposure to allergens.

Prime the pump: this must be done the first time you use the spray and if the spray has not been used for one week or more. Hold the bottle with your index finger and middle finger on each side of the nasal applicator and your thumb under the bottle. Keep the bottle upright and, pointing it away from you, press down and release the pump six times before the first use, or until a fine spray is released if the pump wasn't used for 7 days or more.

You should use Flonase regularly every day for best results, especially if you are using Flonase for year-round allergy or non-allergy nasal symptoms. Although greatest symptom control is achieved with regular daily use of Flonase, clinical studies have shown that some patients with seasonal allergies may get effective relief of nasal allergy symptoms by using Flonase 200mcg once daily on an as needed basis.

Yes. Children as young as 4 years of age can benefit from the multi-symptom nasal allergy relief of FLONASE.

Flonase (fluticasone propionate) has been used as an anti-inflammatory nasal spray since 1994. Its safety and efficacy profile has been maintained by real-world experience as well as clinical trials. Flonase has been approved by the FDA to successfully and safely treat nasal allergy symptoms caused by seasonal outdoor and indoor (year-round) allergies as well as year-round non-allergic nasal symptoms. However, Flonase may not be for everyone. Be sure to read Who should not use Flonase? .

Store the Flonase bottle at room temperature. Do not keep medicine past the expiration date, dispose of properly.

No, Flonase is not habit forming. There is no information that shows that dependency occurs with Flonase. Overdose is unlikely because one bottle does not contain enough medication to cause an overdose. Regardless, if overdose is suspected, it is best to call your doctor, or the poison control center immediately.

FLONASE relieves the nasal allergy symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies as well as year-round nonallergic nasal symptoms that can feel like allergies. FLONASE is an anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces the underlying inflammation that causes nasal allergy symptoms.

At recommended doses, FLONASE is effective and well tolerated. Side effects are generally mild and may include headache, nosebleed, or sore throat.

When you are exposed to a substance that your body has identified as an allergen (intruder) or irritant, your immune system releases chemicals that cause inflammation of the nasal passages leading to symptoms such as sneezing, congestion and itchy, runny nose. Although it is not known exactly how Flonase works, it acts to reduce these inflammatory reactions, thereby stopping nasal allergy symptoms from occurring.

If you miss a dose of Flonase, take it as soon as you remember it. If it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT double the dose to make up for a missed dose of Flonase. Do not take more Flonase than your doctor prescribed.

The rate of side effects in patients taking Flonase is low. When side effects occur, they are generally mild and may include headache, nosebleed or sore throat. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur with Flonase. Talk to your doctor about any side effects that seem unusual or that are especially bothersome when taking Flonase.

In addition to the possible side effects and drug intercations of Flonase, please be aware of the following as they apply to you. Chicken Pox and Measles: Take great care to avoid exposure to chicken pox or measles if you have not had them or been immunized against them. Patients taking corticosteroids such as Flonase may be more susceptible to these infections. If you are exposed to or get chicken pox or the measles, call your doctor immediately.

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The generic name for Flonase is fluticasone propionate. Only Flonase brand is currently available in the US. Purchasing Flonase from non-US pharmacies can be potentially dangerous. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) does not recommend ordering medications online from pharmacies located outside the US, because it cannot guarantee the origin, quality or safety of the medication, or regulate the manufacturers.

Yes. Let your healthcare professional know if you are taking other prescription medications (for example, ketoconazole or ritonavir) before you begin taking FLONASE.

As you know, you should take FLONASE as prescribed by your doctor. For adults, the recommended starting dosage is two sprays in each nostril, once a day. One spray in each nostril, taken twice a day (for example, 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.) is also effective. After the first few days, you may be able to reduce your dosage to one spray in each nostril, once daily, for maintenance therapy. The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed two sprays in each nostril.

If the applicator gets blocked, remove it and let it soak in warm tap water, rinse it, let it dry and put it back.

Inform your doctor, during either a physical or online consultation, about all the medicines you use, prescription and non-prescription. Certain medicines should never be used together. Some medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose, monitor the effects or take other precautions. When you are taking Flonase, it is especially important that you inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

These are good products, dozens of good studies support their use. They are cortisone derivatives. They can, on long term use, cause erosion or ulceration and bleeding. If the doctor prescribes it I would certainly use it, but don't forget other "helpers" - dust proofing the bedroom, hot tea, avoid iced drinks, and other important items. Any of the Afrin type nose sprays can have rebound effect. This can be quite upsetting.