FLONASE

Who is Flonase for ?

Fluticasone, a corticosteroid, is used to prevent allergy symptoms, including sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffed nose. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Fluticasone works to reduce swelling and secretions in the nose by decreasing the number of mediators (histamine and prostaglandins) that cause allergy symptoms.

When should I be careful taking Flonase ?

Before using fluticasone,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to fluticasone or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially allergy and asthma drugs, immunosuppressant drugs, oral steroids (prednisone), and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had tuberculosis (TB); herpes eye infection; chicken pox, measles, or other type of infection; recent sores in your nose; or nose injury or surgery.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using fluticasone, call your doctor.

Side Effects

Although side effects from fluticasone are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• nasal irritation or dryness
• sore throat
• sneezing
• nosebleed
• change in taste or smell

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• increased difficulty breathing
• swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
• skin rash or hives
• white spots in the mouth or nose