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What Fluticasone Propionate is used for

Fluticasone Propionate is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis (nose allergies) such as stuffy, runny or itchy nose and sneezing when used as a nasal spray. It can also be used to treat small growths inside the nose (polyps) when used in the form of nasal drops.

Do not use Fluticasone Propionate

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have eye problems such as glaucoma.
• If you have had a recent nasal surgery.
• If you have any current infection.
• If you have adrenal gland problems.

Possible side effects

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very Common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
• Minor nosebleeds (epistaxis) if used for over 6 weeks

Other medicines and Fluticasone Propionate

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

Fluticasaone Propionate interacts with the following medicines:

• The antifungal Ketoconazole
• Ritonavir and Cobicistat used for HIV
• Other corticosteroids
• Certain medicines for asthma

How to use Fluticasone Propionate

• This medicine is intended for adults and children aged 4 years and older.
• Use as indicated by your doctor.
• Use this medicine in your nose only.
• For the nasal spray in adults and children 12 years and older: the recommended dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, preferably in the morning.
• For the nasal spray in children between 4 – 11 years: the recommended dose is 1 spray in each nostril once daily, preferably in the morning.
• For the nasal drops: the usual recommended dose is 400 mcg (1 single dose container) divided equally between both nostrils once or twice daily.

How to store Fluticasone Propionate

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

*Dosage form and route of administration of Fluticasone Propionate 400 micrograms (1mg/mL) nasal drops should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.