Side
Effects
The more common side effects are nose bleeding, blood in nasal mucus, or nasal
burning or irritation. Less common or rare occurrences are headache, sneezing,
runny nose, nasal dryness, congestion, or stomach upset. If these effects continue
or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Long-term use of nasal steroids may
cause fungal infections of the nose or throat. Inform your doctor if you develop
an infection. The medication may be discontinued while the infection is treated.
Very unlikely to occur but report: vision problems, headache, increased thirst
or urination, unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea, dizziness. In the very
unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical
attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling,
dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: any allergies, eye problems
(glaucoma), infections, recent nasal surgery, nasal sores. If you are prescribed
doses higher than those usually recommended, avoid exposure to chickenpox
or measles. If you do become exposed, notify your doctor promptly. Though
very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your
bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional
corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those
who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical
problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution
applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Consult your
doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with
your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised in children as this
drug may affect growth patterns. Consult child's doctor. Avoid use in children
under 4.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all other prescription or nonprescription medicines you
use, especially of: other nasal products (such as cold products), other corticosteroids
(e.g., prednisone), antibiotics. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Watering or itching eyes often associated
with allergies are not significantly relieved by this medication. Inform
all your doctors you use (or have used) this medication.
Missed Dose
Use the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the
next dose. If so, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the doses to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
Medical Alert
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment
information call MedicAlert at 1-SUPNUM-854-1166 (USA), or 1-SUPNUM-668-1507
(Canada).
Flonase Sales (Discounted) |
