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Informations
about Fluticasone Nasal |
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What
is Fluticasone Nasal spray? |
FLUTICASONE
(Flonase®)
is a corticosteroid. Fluticasone Nasal helps to relieve
symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny or stuffy
nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I use
Fluticasone Nasal?
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They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•asthma
•infection, tuberculosis, herpes, or fungal
infection (buy
Diflucan)
•nosebleeds
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Fluticasone
Nasal, other corticosteroids, medicines, foods, dyes,
or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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How
should I use this medicine? |
Fluticasone
nasal spray is only for use in the nose. Follow the
directions on the prescription label. Shake inhaler
well before using. Blow nose gently, without squeezing.
With head upright, spray the medicine into each nostril.
Sniff briskly while squeezing the bottle quickly and
firmly. After use, rinse the tip of the spray bottle
with hot water, taking care not to suck water into
the bottle. Dry with a clean tissue. Replace the cap
directly after cleaning. Do not use the inhaler for
more than one person. Do not use extra doses or use
more of this medicine than your prescriber or health
care professional has prescribed. You may need to
use this medicine for several days as prescribed before
you start to feel better. |
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If
you miss a dose and remember within an hour or so,
use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time
for your next dose, use only that dose and continue
with your regular schedule, spacing doses evenly.
Do not use double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Fluticasone Nasal? |
•ketoconazole
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements (buy
Xenical), or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber
or health care professional if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke,
or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the
way your medicine works. Check with your health care
professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Fluticasone
Nasal?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•continuing runny nose, stuffy nose, or watering
eyes
•coughing, hoarseness
•dizziness or lightheadedness
•nausea, vomiting
•nosebleeds
•stomach pain
•unusual tiredness (buy
Rozerem) or weakness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•burning, dryness, or irritation inside the
nose
•loss of taste, or unpleasant taste
•sneezing
•throat irritation |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees
C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from heat, and direct
light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date. |
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additional authority and manufacturer information
links about Fluticasone Nasal
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from MedlinePlus |
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from MedicineNet.com |
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from MayoClinic.com |
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from Yahoo! Health |
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from drugs.com |
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