Flonase Allergy Relief : Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: fluticasone propionate
Dosage form: nasal spray, metered
Drug class: Nasal steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 8, 2025.
Active Ingredient (in each spray)
Fluticasone propionate (glucocorticoid)* 50 mcg
*read the Question & Answer Leaflet
Indications and Usage for Flonase Allergy Relief
Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
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- nasal congestion
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- itchy nose
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- runny nose
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- itchy, watery eyes
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- sneezing
Warnings
Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth.
Do not use
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- in children under 4 years of age
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- to treat asthma
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- if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
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- medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)
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- a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
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- ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection)
When using this product
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- the growth rate of some children may be slower
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- stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use
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- do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
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- remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis
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- 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.
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- you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose.
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- you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away.
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- you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product
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- you have severe or frequent nosebleeds
Flonase Allergy Relief Dosage and Administration
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- read the Quick Start Guide for how to:
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- prime the bottle
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- use the spray
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- clean the spray nozzle
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- shake gently before each use
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- use this product only once a day
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- do not use more than directed
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
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- Week 1- use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily
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- Week 2 through 6 months- use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your symptoms
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- After 6 months of daily use – ask your doctor if you can keep using
CHILDREN 4 TO 11 YEARS OF AGE
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- 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 two months a year.
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- an adult should supervise use
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- use 1 spray in each nostril once daily
CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE
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- do not use
Storage and Handling
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- you may start to feel relief the first day and full effect after several days of regular, once-a-day use
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- store between 4° and 30°C (39° and 86°F)
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- keep this label and enclosed materials. They contain important additional information.
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, dextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, phenylethylalcohol, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Generic Section
What problems can FLONASE Allergy Relief help with?
FLONASE Allergy Relief helps relieve a broad range of uncomfortable symptoms like congestion and itchy eyes.
Nasal symptoms
Eye symptoms
These symptoms can be triggered by allergens like pollen, mold, dust or pet dander.
Outdoor allergens
Animal allergens
Indoor allergens
IMPORTANT – Peel here for complete Drug Facts label. Children 4-11: do not use for more than 2 months a year.
Be sure to read the Quick Start Guide and Question & Answer Leaflet inside package
TAMPER-EVIDENTfeatures for your protection. The product is packaged in a sealed container. Under the cap and nozzle, each bottle has an aluminum seal around bottle neck. Do not use if any of these features are torn or damaged.
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FLONASE
ALLERGY RELIEF
Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray 50 mcg Per Spray Allergy Symptom Reliever (Glucocorticoid)*
Non-Drowsy Relief of:
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- Nasal congestion
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- Itchy, watery eyes
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- Itchy nose
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- Runny nose
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- Sneezing
FULL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH
24 HOUR RELIEF
0.62 fl oz (18.2 mL)
144 METERED SPRAYS
*Fluticasone propionate is a steroid medicine known as a glucocorticoid.
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ALLERGY RELIEF
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| Labeler - Haleon US Holdings LLC (079944263) |
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