What is Flixonase nasal spray used for?

What is Flixonase nasal spray used for?

FLIXONASE Aqueous Nasal Spray is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis including hay fever, and perennial rhinitis. In patients with allergic rhinitis, FLIXONASE Aqueous Nasal Spray is also indicated for the management of associated sinus pain and pressure.

How long can you use Flixonase nasal spray?

Do not use it continuously for more than 1 month without speaking to a doctor. If your symptoms get worse after reducing your dose, you may want to increase it again. If you have fluticasone nasal spray or nasal drops on prescription, your doctor will tell you how often to use it and when to change your dose.

Can you buy Flixonase over the counter?

Flixonase nasal spray and Pirinase nasal spray contain the same active ingredient, fluticasone propionate, at the same concentration. However, you can buy Pirinase over the counter at a pharmacy. But you cannot buy Flixonase over the counter; it needs to be prescribed by a doctor.

Does Flixonase unblock nose?

While nasal decongestants are only designed to relieve a stuffy nose, FLONASE nasal sprays are different. FLONASE products relieve congestion, but also target other allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Does flixonase have side effects?

Flixonase side effects are unusual and tend to be mild. The most common side effects of this nasal spray (affecting up to one in 10 users) are headaches, nosebleeds, irritation or dryness of the nose or throat, and an unpleasant taste and/or unpleasant smell.

What are the side effects of flixonase?

The most commonly reported side-effects are:

• sneezing.
• irritation or dryness in the nose or throat.
• bad taste or smell.
• nose bleed.
• difficulty in breathing.
• allergic reactions.

Why can you only use nasal spray for 3 days?

DNSs are supposed to be used for a maximum of three days. If you use them longer than that, they can cause rebound congestion. Doctors call this rhinitis medicamentosa. It means congestion caused by medication.

Does Flixonase have side effects?

Does flixonase have steroids?

Flixonase Nasule Drops contain a steroid called fluticasone propionate, which treats inflamed tissue. Flixonase Nasule Drops work by shrinking swelling inside your nose. This makes breathing easier. You may not feel the maximum benefit for a few weeks.

Does nasal spray raise blood pressure?

Topical nasal decongestants such as Afrin (oxymetazoline), Neo-Synephrine (phenylephrine), Privine (naphazoline), and Vicks VapoRub Inhaler (l-desoxyephedrine/levmetamfetamine) can also cause an increase in blood pressure.