Flixonase 0.05% w/w, 50 mcg/spray (60 sprays)

Indication

Corticosteroid nasal spray (fluticasone propionate) for the prevention and treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny, itchy and blocked nose).

Ingredients

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

Direction

Adults and children over 12 years: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, preferably in the morning (up to 2 sprays twice daily if needed); reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily when controlled. Children 4–11 years: 1 spray in each nostril once daily. Shake gently before use; use only in the nose as directed by a physician.

Side effects

• Nosebleeds
• nasal dryness or irritation
• headache
• unpleasant taste or smell.
• Rarely: allergic reactions
• nasal septum perforation
• or eye problems (blurred vision
• glaucoma
• cataract) with long
• term use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• For nasal use only
• shake gently before use and follow the leaflet priming instructions.
• Use the lowest effective dose
• long
• term use in children should be monitored for growth.
• Tell your doctor if you take ritonavir or other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
• have a nasal infection
• recent nasal surgery or injury
• or eye problems.
• Consult a doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.