PRODUCT DETAILS

About Fluticos 50mcg Nasal Spray

FLUTICASONE FUROATE belongs to a group of medications known as glucocorticoids. FLUTICASONE FUROATE is primarily used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms (inflammation of the nose's inner mucous membrane), symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, sinus discomfort in adults and children aged above 6 years. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’

FLUTICASONE FUROATE is a glucocorticoid that helps in treating the symptoms of nasal allergies. Fluticasone furoate work by blocking certain chemical messengers present in the brain causes pain, inflammation (swelling), and allergies. As a result, the FLUTICASONE FUROATE provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergy. FLUTICASONE FUROATE may lower your ability to fight infections, so stay from people who have any infectious and contagious disease like measles, tuberculosis, and chickenpox. If you have been around someone who has one of these conditions, please be very cautious, as these diseases are highly contagious, and you might catch these infections FLUTICASONE FUROATE makes you more prone to infections.

Uses of Fluticos 50mcg Nasal Spray

Nasal Spray: Nasal allergic symptoms (allergic rhinitis)

Medicinal Benefits of Fluticos 50mcg Nasal Spray

FLUTICASONE FUROATE is a glucocorticoid that helps to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. FLUTICASONE FUROATE works by blocking certain chemical messenger's production that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. As a result, the FLUTICASONE FUROATE provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergy.

Directions for Use

FLUTICASONE FUROATE should be used in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It generally comes in nasal spray form. Nasal form: Shake the bottle before putting it and also clean the nose thoroughly before putting FLUTICASONE FUROATE. Do not touch the tip of the spray to avoid any contamination.

Side Effects of Fluticos 50mcg Nasal Spray

Most of the side effects of FLUTICASONE FUROATE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effect of FLUTICASONE FUROATE is nosebleeds, nasal ulceration, headache, shortness of breath. If these effects appear and are bothersome, call your doctor or pharmacist.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have or ever had nose surgery or injury, sores in the nose. Before using FLUTICASONE FUROATE, please inform your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease), cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), herpes infection of the eye (an infection that causes a sore on the eyelid or eye surface), asthma (sudden episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing). Also, tell your doctor if you have (TB, a type of lung infection), chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis. If you have been around someone who has one of these conditions, as these diseases are highly contagious, and FLUTICASONE FUROATE makes you more prone to infections. As a precautionary measure, please stay away from dust to help relieve your symptoms more quickly. Before taking FLUTICASONE FUROATE, inform your doctor if you have ever had diabetes or a weak immune system. After using FLUTICASONE FUROATE, speak to your doctor immediately if you notice serious side effects such as facial pain, painful swallowing, eye pain, white patches in nose/back of your throat, persistent sore throat. Do not use FLUTICASONE FUROATE at the same time with other nasal sprays containing steroids medication.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

FLUTICASONE FUROATE may interact with antifungal medicines (ketoconazole), HIV medications (cobicistat, nelfinavir, ritonavir),  and asthma medications.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Inform your doctor if you have or ever had glaucoma (an eye disease), cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye). Also, tell your doctor if you have chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis (TB, a type of lung infection) or if you have been around someone who has one of these conditions.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

No interaction is found with FLUTICASONE FUROATE. But as a precautionary measure, do not take in excessive amounts.

PREGNANCY

FLUTICASONE FUROATE should only be used during pregnancy if the mother's expected benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn child.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not known whether FLUTICASONE FUROATE is secreted in breast milk. A FLUTICASONE FUROATE should only be used during breastfeeding if the mother's expected benefit outweighs the child's possible risk.

DRIVING

FLUTICASONE FUROATE does not impair vision. So, it is safe to drive while using FLUTICASONE FUROATE.

LIVER

FLUTICASONE FUROATE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

No interaction was found when FLUTICASONE FUROATE is taken in a kidney problem. Consult your doctor for further advice.