{"id":18705,"date":"2017-12-06T01:00:41","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T19:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18705"},"modified":"2018-08-02T14:19:06","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:49:06","slug":"flonase-nasal-spray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18705","title":{"rendered":"Flonase Nasal Spray \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name: <\/strong>Flonase Allergy Relief, Xhance, Flovent HFA<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Corticosteroid<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>fluticasone propionate<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and quick information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flonase Allergy Relief is a nasal spray that contains a corticosteroid, fluticasone as an active ingredient. It helps the body in preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This medicine is meant for use in adults and children at least 4 years old and can be obtained from over-the-counter, without prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is It Approved by U.S. FDA?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluticasone propionate was approved by the U.S. FDA on October 19, 1994.\u00a0 The application for the approval of Flonase is filed by\u00a0GlaxoSmithKline<strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Flonase\u00a0Allergy Relief :<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flonase belongs to the class of corticosteroids that are beneficial for following purposes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prevention of inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treatment of allergic symptoms, both seasonal and perennial<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treatment of non-allergic symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prevent asthma attack<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Flonase Allergy Relief Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Some of the side effects associated with Flonase Allergy Relief use are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">White patches in mouth and throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blood in the nasal discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Abdominal pain (stomach pain)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Runny, sore or stuffy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Muscle ache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Before using the medicine, healthcare provider\u2019s advice is necessary, in case you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Glaucoma and cataracts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Recent injury or surgery on your nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sores or ulcers inside your nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tuberculosis or any other infection or illness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Herpes simplex virus in your eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Inform your doctor and seek medical attention if you face any side-effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General recommended dosages of Flonase Allergy Relief:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dosage without doctor\u2019s prescription can be dangerous and may even cause adverse effects. Flonase<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Allergy Relief\u00a0comes in the form of an inhalational spray that is meant for oral inhalation only. It can be prescribed for once or twice a day therapy. Avoid spraying it in your eyes as it may cause irritation in eyes and might even result in temporary or permanent blindness.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you miss a dose, spray it at any time before next scheduled spray or skip it altogether. Do not spray an extra dose to make up for the missed dose.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An overdose of Flonase calls for an immediate medical help if symptoms like fainting, appetite loss, depression and skin darkening are observed.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Flonase<\/strong> <strong>Allergy Relief<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the drugs that react with the active ingredient of Flonase\u00a0Allergy Relief\u00a0 are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">aspirin (Aspirin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ibuprofen (Advil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">omeprazole (Omeprazole)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">metformin hydrochloride (Fortamet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">montelukast sodium (Singulair)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">simvastatin (Simvastatin)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As it is nearly impossible to address all the drugs here, we recommend you to inform your doctor about other medications you are taking before starting Flonase Allerggy Relief therapy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Flonase Allergy Relief:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As far as lifestyle is concerned, you must keep the following things in mind while on Flonase Allergy Relief therapy :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid its use if you are suffering from cold<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not use it if you are allergic to fluticasone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid it if you are already on oral steroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Use it as instructed by doctor or pharmacist\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid taking grapefruit juice, if possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is Flonase\u00a0Allergy Relief for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flonase Allergy Relief has not been assigned any category in the placed in the U.S. FDA pregnancy category. Pregnant women with Asthma should be monitored closely in order to keep asthma under check. Neonates exposed to glucocorticoids are at a higher risk of developing hypoadrenalism and should be carefully monitored.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Inhaled therapeutic doses of fluticasone in Flonase Allergy Relief are too less in the bloodstream. If it gets secreted in the breastmilk, that concentration will be far too less to cause any harm to the breastfed infant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Flonase Allergy Relief:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prolonged use of corticosteroids is injurious to health as it can suppress your immune system. It can also cause serious adverse effects on your eyes and result in dryness, blurred vision, irritation glaucoma, cataracts, increased intraocular pressure and conjunctivitis. Sometimes, allergic reactions are also observed displaying symptoms of itching, hives, swelling, angioedema, and anaphylaxis. Seek immediate medical help if you observe any of the above-mentioned symptoms. In some cases, it can also interfere with the functioning of the adrenal gland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Flonase Allergy Relief:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flonase Allergy Relief is available over-the-counter across all the pharmacies in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name: Flonase Allergy Relief, Xhance, Flovent HFA Category: Corticosteroid Generic Name: fluticasone propionate Introduction and quick information: Flonase Allergy Relief is a nasal spray that contains a corticosteroid, fluticasone as an active ingredient. 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