Fluticasone nasal spray, available without a prescription (over the counter), is used to treat hay fever and other allergy-related rhinitis symptoms like sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy noses, as well as itchy, watery eyes (caused by an allergy to pollen, mold, dust, or pets). Fluticasone nasal spray on prescription is used to treat nonallergic rhinitis symptoms like runny or stuffy nose and sneezing that are not brought on by allergies. Nasal polyps are treated with Xhance, a prescription fluticasone nasal spray (swelling of the lining of the nose). Fluticasone nasal spray shouldn’t be used to treat cold-related symptoms including runny, stuffy, or itchy nose. Fluticasone belongs to the corticosteroid drug class. It functions by preventing the release of specific organic compounds that produce allergic symptoms.

The nasal spray form of fluticasone is available on both a prescription and over-the-counter basis. To treat hay fever and other allergy symptoms, nonprescription fluticasone nasal spray is typically applied once daily, once in each nostril. Fluticasone nasal spray on prescription is typically applied in each nostril once or twice daily to treat nonallergic rhinitis. Fluticasone nasal spray on prescription is often applied twice daily in each nostril to treat nasal polyps. Ask your doctor or chemist to explain any instructions on your prescription or product label that you do not understand, and carefully follow them. Follow the fluticasone directions exactly. Use only as suggested on the package label or as your doctor has instructed. Do not use more, less, or more frequently than recommended.

Only the nose should be used to apply fluticasone nasal spray. Avoid spraying the nasal spray into your eyes or mouth, and avoid swallowing it.

Fluticasone nasal spray should only be used by one individual per bottle. Fluticasone nasal spray shouldn’t be shared because it could spread bacteria.

Fluticasone nasal spray controls the symptoms of hay fever, allergies, nonallergic rhinitis, or nasal polyps, but does not cure these conditions. Your symptoms may begin to improve 1 to 2 days after you first use fluticasone, but it may take longer before you feel the full benefit of fluticasone nasal spray. Fluticasone works best when used regularly. Use fluticasone on a regular schedule unless your doctor has told you to use it as needed. Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse or do not improve after you use nonprescription fluticasone nasal spray daily for 1 week.

The nasal spray fluticasone does not treat hay fever, allergies, nonallergic rhinitis, or nasal polyps; it just manages their symptoms. Fluticasone may start to relieve your symptoms one to two days after you first use it, but it may take longer before you experience all of its therapeutic benefits. It is preferable to use fluticasone frequently. Unless your doctor has instructed you to only take fluticasone when necessary, use it often. If your symptoms worsen or do not go away after using fluticasone nasal spray over the course of a week without a prescription, consult your doctor.

Read the printed instructions that come with the fluticasone nasal spray before using it for the first time. If you have any queries regarding the administration of the nasal spray, see your physician or chemist.

The instructions below should be followed if you’re taking fluticasone nasal spray to treat nonallergic rhinitis, hay fever, or other allergy symptoms:

1. Before each usage, give the bottle a light shake.
2. Take off the dust cap.
3. You must prime the nasal spray pump before using it for the first time or if you haven’t used your nasal spray in a while. Read the manual that came with your nasal spray pump carefully, and ask your doctor or chemist to demonstrate how and when to prime the device.
4. Until your nostrils are clear, blow your nose.
5. In order to close one nostril, gently press your finger on the side of your nose. Tilt your head slightly forward while maintaining the upright position of the bottle. Start taking in breaths via your nose. As directed by your nasal spray pump’s instructions, pump the spray bottle to discharge a spray while you are inhaling. Inhale slowly through the nose, then exhale through your mouth.
6. Repeat step 5 if your physician advised you to apply two sprays, one in each nostril.
7. After cleaning the applicator with a fresh tissue, put the bottle’s plastic cap back on.

Ask your doctor or chemist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

Before using fluticasone nasal spray,

• If you have any allergies, including those to any of the chemicals in fluticasone nasal spray, notify your doctor and chemist very away. For a list of the ingredients, look at the label on the package or ask your chemist.
• Inform your doctor and chemist of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies that you are now taking, have recently taken, or intend to take. Your doctor might need to adjust your medication doses or keep a close eye out for any negative side effects.
• If you have sores in your nose, cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), glaucoma (an eye disease), asthma (sudden episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing), any type of infection, or an eye herpes infection, tell your doctor right away. Also mention if you have recently had surgery on your nose, suffered any type of nose injury, or if your nose is sore (an infection that causes a sore on the eyelid or eye surface). Moreover, let your doctor know whether you have ever been exposed to the measles, chicken pox, or tuberculosis (TB; a form of lung illness).
• Inform your physician if you are nursing a baby, intend to get pregnant, or are already pregnant. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while using fluticasone nasal spray.

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

The missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. If the next dose is soon due, skip the missed one and carry on with your regular dosing plan. To make up for a missing dose, do not take a second one.

Side effects from fluticasone nasal spray are possible. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

• Headache
• Nasal dryness, stinging, burning, or irritation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Bloody nasal mucus
• Dizziness

Some adverse effects may be severe. Stop using fluticasone nasal spray and seek immediate medical attention if you suffer any of the following symptoms:

• Extreme facial pain
• Thick nasal secretion
• Infection symptoms like a fever, sore throat, chills, cough, and others
• Noise coming from the nose
• Hives
• Rash
• Itching
• Edoema of the hands, feet, ankles, lower legs, cheeks, neck, tongue, lips, and eyes
• Hoarseness
• Breathing or swallowing challenges
• Wheezing
• Feeling dizzy
• Persistent or severe nosebleeds

It’s important to be aware that this drug may cause youngsters to grow more slowly. If your kid is 2 to 11 years old and requires more than two months of non-prescription fluticasone nasal spray annually, or if your child is 12 years or older and requires more than six months of non-prescription fluticasone nasal spray annually, speak with your child’s doctor.

You may be more likely to develop cataracts or glaucoma if you take fluticasone. Throughout your fluticasone medication, you should probably undergo regular eye exams. If you have any of the following symptoms, including eye pain, redness, or irritation, blurred vision, seeing haloes or vivid colours around lights, or any other changes in vision, let your doctor know. The dangers of using this drug should be discussed with your doctor.

Further adverse effects of fluticasone nasal spray are possible. If you experience any strange issues while taking this drug, call your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

Keep this medication tightly closed in the original container and out of the reach of children. Keep it away from excess light, heat, and moisture at room temperature (not in the bathroom).

Although many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for young children to open, it is crucial to keep all medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Always lock safety caps and promptly stash medication up and away from young children where it is out of their sight and reach to prevent poisoning. http://www.upandaway.org

Unused prescriptions must be disposed of carefully to prevent pets, kids, and other people from ingesting them. You should not, however, dispose of this medication in the toilet. Instead, utilising a medicine take-back programme is the easiest approach to get rid of your medication. To find out about take-back programmes in your area, speak with your chemist or the garbage/recycling agency in your city. If you do not have access to a take-back programme, see the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medications website at http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p for additional information.

To report a fluticasone nasal spray ingestion, dial 1-800-222-1222 for your regional poison control centre. Dial 911 to reach the nearest emergency services if the sufferer has collapsed or has stopped breathing.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.