As opposed to most OTC allergy pills, FLONASE® helps block 6 allergic substances, not just 1.**
ALLERGIC SUBSTANCES FLONASE® HELPS BLOCK:
HISTAMINE
CYTOKINES
PROSTAGLANDINS
TRYPTASES
CHEMOKINES
LEUKOTRIENES
Active ingredient(in each spray):
Fluticasone propionate(glucocorticoid) 50 mcg
Uses:
Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
Nasal Congestion
Runny Nose
Sneezing
Itchy Nose
Itchy , Watery Eyes
Warnings:
Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth.
Do not use
in children under 4 years of age
to treat asthma
In children under 4 years of age
If you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking
medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)
a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
ketoconazole pills(medicine for fungal infection)
When using this product
the growth rate of some children may be slower
stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use
do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one
Stop use and ask doctor if
you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis
your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection.
you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose.
you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away
you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product
you have severe or frequent nosebleeds
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions:
read the Quick Start Guide for how to:
prime the bottle
use the spray
clean the spray nozzle
shake gently before each use
use this product only once a day
do not use more than directed
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
Week 1 - use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your symptoms
Week 2 through 6 months - use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your symptoms
After 6 months of daily use - ask your doctor if you can keep using
CHILDREN 4 TO UNDER 11 YEARS OF AGE
The growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Children should use for the shortest amount of time necessary to achieve symptom relief. Talk to your child's doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than 2 months a year.
and adult should supervise use
use 1 spray in each nostril once daily
CHILDREN 6 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE
An adult should supervise use
Once daily, spray 1 time into each nostril while sniffing gently
If allergy symptoms do not improve, increase to 2 sprays in each nostril per day. Once allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day.
CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE
DO NOT USE
Other Information:
you may start to feel relief the first day and full effect after several days of regular, once-a-day use
keep this label and enclosed materials. They contain important additional information
Storage:
Store between 39-80 degree F
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, dextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, phenylethylalcohol, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Questions or comments?
Call toll free 1-844-FLONASE(1-844-356-6273) (English/Spanish) weekdays (9:00am - 5:00pm ET)
*Total nasal symptoms vs leading allergy pill.
**Mechanism vs most over-the-counter (OTC) allergy pills. FLONASE® acts on multiple inflammatory substances (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines, and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.
