Flonase

Uses

Flonase Nasal Spray comes in the form of an atomizing metering spray that is used to relieve symptoms of nasal congestion, sneezing and itchy or runny nose, topically.

Dosage Instruction

Flonase works best when it's used on a regular basis. For best results, sue once a day every day, or as prescribed by your physician. For adults, two spray dosages of 50 mcg each in each nostril once a day, is sufficient. This brings the total dosage a day to 200 mcg. A 100 mcg dose given in the morning and evening every day is also effective. After a few days of relief, this dosage can be decreased to one dosage spray in each nostril once a day (100 mcg in total) to maintain the clear nostrils. Generally, regular use according to schedule will result in fewer symptoms.

Warnings

Flonase tends to inhibit the body ability to fight infections. If you are already suffering from a bacterial, viral or fungal infection of any sort, inform your doctor. You may be advised not to use the spray in your infected condition. Flonase Nasal Spray is an FDA pregnancy category C medication, which means that its affects on an unborn fetus are not fully ascertained. You are therefore advised not to use this medication if you are pregnant. Flonase's effects on breast milk too have not been properly researched. If you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor before using Flonase. Children below the age of 4 are not advised to use Flonase Nasal Spray.

Missed dosage

If you miss a dose, take the next one as soon as you remember. If however, the time is too close to the scheduled next dose, skip the missed dose altogether, and resume your normal dosage schedule. Do not take extra doses to make up for the missed dose.

Side effects

If you notice sneezing, burning or bleeding in the nose, white patches in the nose and throat which may indicate an yeast infection; a perforation in the left side of the nose or septum, increased pressure or tearing in the eyes, glaucoma, headache, nausea, lightheadedness; cough, symptoms of asthma; nasal congestion, runny nose; or a loss of taste or smell, continue to take Flonase and consult your doctor. Some side effects may be severe in intensity, and these include allergic reactions like swelling of the nose, face and lips hives, throat constriction and difficulty in breathing. If you notice these, discontinue Flonase and seek emergency medical care promptly.

Storage

Keep Flonase out of reach of children and sue before the Expiry date. K-m stored between 39 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Overdose

Generally, overdose of Flonase is not seeing, but if you suspect that you have taken an overdose seek emergency medical attention or rush to a poison control center.