Generic name:fluticasone (nasal route) [ floo-TIK-a-sone ]
Drug class:Nasal steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 14, 2021.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Flonase
- Veramyst
- Xhance
Available Dosage Forms:
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Flonase
Fluticasone nasal spray is used to treat sneezing, itchy or runny nose, or other symptoms caused by hay fever. It is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults. This is a steroid medicine.
This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Flonase
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluticasone nasal spray in children. However, safety and efficacy of Veramyst® nasal spray have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age, and fluticasone propionate nasal spray in children younger than 4 years of age.
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Xhance™ nasal spray in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluticasone nasal spray in the elderly. How...
