Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray

Fluticasone Propionate is a man-made medicine that helps reduce inflammation. It is a liquid mix of tiny Fluticasone Propionate particles that you spray into your nose using a special pump. Each bottle of Fluticasone Nasal Spray has 120 sprays in it.

When you touch something that makes you allergic, like dust or pets, your body’s defense system sends out proteins and chemicals to help get rid of the things causing the reaction. This leads to allergies and swelling in your nose. Fluticasone nasal spray helps reduce swelling in your nose, making it easier to breathe and easing symptoms like sneezing and a blocked, runny, or itchy nose.

Dosage

For adults and children over 12 years old: Use 2 sprays in each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning. In some situations, use 2 sprays in each nostril two times a day, but don’t use more than 4 sprays total.

Kids aged 4 to 11 should use 1 spray in each nostril once a day. You shouldn’t use more than 4 sprays in one day. There isn’t enough information to suggest using it for ongoing rhinitis in children.

Kids under 4 years old: It’s not known if Fluticasone Propionate nasal spray is safe and works well for children under 4.

How to Use the Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray

• Hold the spray bottle with your index finger and middle finger on each side of the nozzle, and place your thumb underneath the bottle. Push down until a mist comes out. If you’re using it for the first time or haven’t used it in a week or more, press the nasal applicator a few times until a fine mist comes out.
• Softly blow your nose to clear it out.
• Plug one nostril and gently put the nasal applicator into the other nostril. Lean your head forward a little and hold the spray bottle straight up. Inhale through your nose and while you’re breathing in, press down hard on the white collar of the nasal spray once to spray it.
• Blow air out through your mouth.
• Do the same steps again in the same or other nostril for the next doses.
• Take off the dust cover.
• Carefully remove the nose applicator.
• Clean the applicator and dust cover with warm water.
• Remove extra water and let it dry in a regular spot. Do not use extra heat.
• Carefully press the applicator back onto the bottle and put the dust cover back on.

Side Effects 

These side effects might improve as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your doctor right away if your symptoms don’t go away or if they get worse.

Usual Side Effects

• Headaches 
• Sore throat 
• Nosebleeds happen in about 6 to 7 out of every 100 people.
• Asthma symptoms (3-7%)
• Other Problems or Issues
• A burning or irritated feeling in the nose.
• Cough
• Dry or itchy eyes.
• Changes in how things smell or taste.

Safety measures

• Let your doctor know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to fluticasone propionate, any ingredients in the fluticasone propionate nasal spray, or any other medicines. 
• Tell your doctor everything about your past health. Fluticasone propionate might not be suitable for people with some health issues. Let your doctor know if you have had surgery on your nose, hurt your nose, or have any sores in your nose. Also, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma, cataracts, asthma, eye herpes, or any type of infection. Tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, chickenpox, or measles, or if you will be near someone who has these illnesses.
• Tell your doctor everything you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products. This can help prevent problems caused by fluticasone propionate mixing with your other medicines.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, might be pregnant, want to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• Don’t miss any of your scheduled medical tests, doctor’s appointments, or eye check-ups while taking fluticasone propionate.
• If you get pregnant while using fluticasone propionate, contact your doctor.
• If you notice signs of oral thrush, stop using fluticasone propionate and call your doctor.
• Get emergency help if you have bad side effects or serious allergic reactions, like a rash on your skin, hives, swelling in your face or lower legs, or difficulty breathing.