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Fluticasone Propionate Nasal

Also sold as Fluticasone Propionate

From 1 official FDA drug label · RxNorm 1797907

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What it is used for

These are the uses the FDA has approved for this label. Using it for anything else is “off-label”: ask your prescriber why.

Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion itchy, watery eyes itchy nose runny nose sneezing

How to take it

Directions read the Quick Start Guide for how to: prime the bottle use the spray clean the spray nozzle shake gently before each use use this product only once a day do not use more than directed ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Week 1- use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily Week 2 through 6 months- use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your symptoms After 6 months of daily use – ask your doctor if you can keep using CHILDREN 4 TO 11 YEARS OF AGE the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Children should use for the shortest amount of time necessary to achieve symptom relief. Talk to your child’s doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year. an adult should supervise use use 1 spray in each nostril once daily CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE do not use

Do not take it if

Do not use in children under 4 years of age to treat asthma if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if

Ask a doctor before use if you have or had glaucoma or cataracts Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection. you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose. you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away. you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast–feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Serious warnings and precautions

Warnings Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth.

Keep out of reach of children

Other information you may start to feel relief the first day and full effect after several days of regular, once-a-day use store between 4° and 30°C (39° and 86°F) keep this label and enclosed materials. They contain important additional information.

Forms and strengths available

0.0275 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.05 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.093 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.00005 MG · Topical Ointment0.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream

From RxNorm. Which forms and strengths are actually stocked varies by pharmacy and country.

Reactions people have reported

haemoglobin decreased 2weight increased 2melaena 1hypertension 1multiple allergies 1fatigue 1drug interaction 1increased appetite 1fluid retention 1haematocrit decreased 1

These are counts from 6 voluntary reports to the FDA. They show what has been reported — they are not how common a side effect is, and they do not prove the medicine caused it.

Recalls

Class II · Mar 6, 2024
Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50 mcg per spray, 120 metered sprays, 16 g net fill, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotek Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Cananda, Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated, Camarillo, CA, NDC 60429-195-15
Reason: CGMP Deviations:Suspected potential presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex
Class II · Jan 3, 2024
Inhub Wixela (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder, USP) 500/50MCG, 60 Doses of Inhalation Powder, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505. NDC: 0378-9320-32
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.
Class II · Jun 2, 2021
TRELEGY ELLIPTA (FLUTICASONE FUROATE, UMEDIDINIUM AND VILANTEROL INHALATION POWDER) 100-62.5-25MCG 60; NDC/UPC 0173-0893-10; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class II · Jun 2, 2021
Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol inhalation powder) 100 mcg/62.5 mcg/25 mcg; 1 ELLIPTA Inhaler containing 30 doses (60 blisters total) Rx Only NDC 0173-0887-10 GlaxoSmithKline Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class II · Jun 2, 2021
Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate inhalation powder) 200 mcg 1 Ellipta Inhaler containing 1 Foil Strip of 30 Blisters Rx Only NDC 0173-0876-10 GlaxoSmithKline Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class II · Feb 13, 2019
Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate) Nasal Spray, 137 mcg/50 mcg per spray, 120 Metered Sprays, 23 g net fill weight bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Goa, India, M.L. No. 546; For: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc., Somerset, New Jersey 08873-4120, NDC 0037-0245-23.
Reason: Defective Container: Potential for broken glass in the neck area of the glass bottles.
Class II · Aug 15, 2018
Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate) Nasal Spray, 137 mcg / 50 mcg per spray, packaged in a 23 g net fill weight, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Goa, India, M.L.,, NDC 0037-0245-23
Reason: Presence of foreign substance: Potential for glass in the neck area of the glass bottles.
Class III · Dec 5, 2012
Advair HFA (fluticasone propionate 45 mcg and salmeterol 21 mcg) Inhalation Aerosol, 12g, 120 Metered Actuations, For Oral Inhalation with Advair HFA actuator only, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, NDC 0173-0715-20.
Reason: Product Lacks Stability: These lots are being recalled due to the failure to meet the particle size distribution specification.

Research & studies

Recent higher-quality studies about Fluticasone Propionate Nasal, from PubMed. We link to the source — titles only. This is not medical advice.

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