Nasarel Side Effects

Generic name: flunisolide nasal

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2024.

Note: This document contains side effect information about flunisolide nasal. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Nasarel.

Applies to flunisolide nasal: nasal spray.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe or ongoing nosebleeds;

• itching, irritation, sores, or white patches in your nose, mouth, or throat;

• crusting around your nostrils;

• any wound that will not heal; or

• fever, chills, weakness, flu symptoms.

Common side effects may include:

• burning or stinging in your nose;

• stuffy nose, sneezing, minor nosebleed;

• changes in your sense of smell or taste;

• watery eyes;

• irritation in your nose, sore throat;

• nausea, vomiting; or

• headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to flunisolide nasal: nasal spray.

Respiratory

Very common (10% or more): Mild transient nasal burning and stinging (45%)

Frequency not reported: Nasal congestion, sneezing, epistaxis and/or bloody mucous, nasal irritation, sore throat^[Ref]

-Nasal burning and stinging complaints decreased with continued use; only 3% of patients in clinical trials required dose reductions or discontinuation.

-Nasal burning and stinging occurred at about the same rate in placebo patients, implicating the vehicle or delivery system.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Temporary or permanent loss of smell, headaches^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Frequency not reported: Growth suppression^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Nausea and/or vomiting^[Ref]

Ocular

Frequency not reported: Watery eye^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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