Flixonase Aqueous Nasal Spray 0.05% w/w

Indication

Flixonase is a corticosteroid nasal spray used for the prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and perennial rhinitis, relieving nasal congestion, sneezing, runny and itchy nose.

Ingredients

• Fluticasone propionate 0.05% w/w (50 micrograms per metered spray)

Direction

For nasal use only. Shake gently before use. Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 sprays into each nostril once daily, preferably in the morning (up to twice daily if needed); once symptoms are controlled, 1 spray into each nostril once daily may be enough. Children 4 to 11 years: 1 spray into each nostril once daily (up to twice daily), as directed by a physician. Read the leaflet before use.

Side effects

• Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
• Dryness or irritation of the nose and throat
• Headache
• unpleasant taste or smell
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if any side effect is troublesome or persists
• and stop use if an allergic reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Only use in your nose
• to be used as directed by your physician.
• Tell your doctor if you take ritonavir or other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
• have a nasal infection
• recent nasal surgery or injury
• or eye problems such as glaucoma or cataract.
• Long
• term use at high doses in children may affect growth
• use the lowest effective dose.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.