Flixonase Nasal Spray (Fluticasone Propionate 0.05%)

What is Flixonase used for?

Flixonase 24 hours (also known as Flonase) is a nasal spray used for short-term prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis caused by seasonal allergy to pollen, also known as hay fever, and to relieve symptoms including nasal congestion, runny itchy nose, sneezing, tearing, itchy, red, and puffy eyes and problems sleeping.

How does Flixonase work?

Flixonase nasal spray 24 hours contains fluticasone dipropionate, which is a potent corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication that controls local inflammation in the nasal passages caused by an allergic reaction to pollen. Fluticasone in Flixonase nasal spray blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals, like prostaglandins, and reduces signs of inflammation, like mucus production, swelling and irritation, which helps relieve symptoms like runny itchy nose, nasal congestion and sneezing for up to 24 hours.

What does Flixonase contain?

Flixonase nasal spray contains the active ingredient fluticasone dipropionate 0.05% in suspension, a potent corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory used to prevent and treat allergic rhinitis. It also contains dextrose (anhydrous)microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, phenylethylalcohol, benzalkonium chloride, polysorbate 8, dilute hydrochloric acid, purified water. Each actuation (metered spray) delivers 50mcg fluticasone dipropionate into the nasal passages and each bottle of Flixonase nasal spray contains 120 doses.

Treating hay fever with Flixonase

Flixonase nasal spray contains fluticasone, which is a potent corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication used for short-term prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis caused by seasonal allergy to pollen, also known as hay fever. Fluticasone in Flixonase nasal spray blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals, like prostaglandins, and reduces signs of inflammation, such as mucus production, swelling and irritation, which helps relieve symptoms including runny itchy nose, nasal congestion and sneezing.

What are the side effects of Flixonase?

Although oral corticosteroids can have many side effects, Flixonase nasal spray acts locally with reduced risk of systemic effects unless used excessively. Commonly reported side effects of Flixonase nasal spray may include: dryness and irritation in the nose and throat, unpleasant taste and smell after using the spray, headache and less commonly, nosebleed.

When should Flixonase not be used?

You should not use Flixonase if you:

• are allergic to fluticasone or any ingredients in Flixonase nasal spray
• are pregnant or breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor
• have an infectious disease in the nose as Flixonase nasal spray may lower resistance to infection
• have had a recent injury in the nose as Flixonase nasal spray may slow down wound healing
• are using other inhaled or oral corticosteroids

How should Flixonase be taken?

Flixonase nasal spray is intended for nasal administration only for adults and children over 12 years of age and one dose will last for up to 24 hours. Shake your Flixonase nasal spray before use and apply two sprays into each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning, as instructed by your pharmacist. You should use your Flixonase nasal spray regularly to achieve maximum relief from symptoms and continue for as long as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist, usually throughout the hay fever season but for no more than 3-6 months. For full benefit you can start using your Flixonase nasal spray at the start of the hay fever season before you experience symptoms and this way you may be able to prevent symptoms developing.

How long should you take Flixonase?

You should use your Flixonase nasal spray regularly to achieve maximum relief from symptoms and continue for as long as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist, usually throughout the hay fever season but for no more than 3 months. For full benefit you can start using your Flixonase nasal spray at the start of the hay fever season before you experience symptoms and this way you may be able to prevent symptoms developing.

Missed dose of Flixonase

If you miss a dose of Flixonase take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Flixonase be stored?

You should store your Flixonase nasal spray at room temperature below 30°C; do not refrigerate and keep away from bright sunlight.