Flonase Allergy Relief Spray 120 metered sprays (2024)

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Flonase Allergy Relief Spray 120 metered sprays? ›

The 120 spray bottle is 0.31 fl. oz. and the 60 metered bottle is 0.20 fl. oz.

The 120 spray bottle is 0.31 fl. oz. and the 60 metered bottle is 0.20 fl. oz.

Downsides

Nosebleeds, nasal ulceration, headache, sore throat, nausea, cough, and nasal burning or itching. Also occasionally more serious nasal effects may occur and the use of Flonase may delay wound healing. Do not use Flonase if you have recently had nasal surgery or nasal trauma.

However, do not exceed the recommended dosage, as this will not improve or speed up the results. Adults should take two sprays of FLONASE in each nostril once a day for the first week. After that, use one or two sprays in each nostril once a day as needed.

In a letter dated May 25, 2016, GlaxoSmithKline notified FDA that prescription FLONASE (fluticasone propionate) Nasal Spray, 0.05 mg, was being discontinued, and FDA moved the drug product to the “Discontinued Drug Product List” section of the Orange Book.

Is it better to use FLONASE at night? In short, no. One daily dose of FLONASE Allergy Relief delivers 24-hour relief from your worst allergy symptoms. So even if you take it in the morning, you're still covered for the whole night—so you can rest easy, without pesky allergy symptoms.

FLONASE and FLONASE SENSIMIST nasal sprays are meant to control your symptoms every day, all-day and all-night. To help you get this 24-hour relief, it's important to use your FLONASE nasal spray once a day, every day, during allergy season.

The active ingredient in Flonase Allergy Relief Spray is the nonprescription version of fluticasone, a corticosteroid that works by blocking the release of the substances that cause allergies. Many allergy pills on the shelves are single-ingredient antihistamines, meaning they only block the production of histamine.

Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. Talk to your doctor right away if you have darkening of the skin, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, loss of appetite, mental depression, nausea, skin rash, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting.

It is possible to overdose on or have toxicity with several fluticasone propionate products, including the nasal spray and the inhaler.

Can you take Zyrtec and Flonase together? ›

Question: If someone is using a nasal steroid spray, such as Nasonex or Flonase, is it okay or even desirable to also use an oral antihistamine such as Zyrtec or Claritin? Answer: Yes, both antihistamines and nasal steroids can be used, depending on the clinical symptoms and the response to treatment.

Keep track of the number of sprays used from the container. Discard the container after you have used the number of sprays on the package label. This medication does not work right away. You may feel an effect as soon as 12 hours after starting treatment, but it may take several days before you get the full benefit.

Official answer. Nasacort and Flonase are equally effective, safe, and well tolerated for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Therefore the choice of either Nasacort or Flonase comes down to personal preference, availability or price.

Flonase and some other products made by Apotex Corp. are being recalled because of the potential that small glass particles are in some of the bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. A customer had complained about a nasal spray containing he company's Fluticasone .

Official answer. Over-the-counter (OTC) Flonase Allergy Relief is exactly the same strength, dose and medicine as prescription Flonase - fluticasone 0.05 mg / spray. The prescription branded Flonase product is now discontinued in the U.S., but OTC Flonase products, generics, and store brands are still available.

Long-term use or high doses of Flonase (fluticasone) may increase the risk of having side effects such as a serious allergic reaction, hormonal (adrenal gland) disorder, nose sores, a yeast (fungal) infection in your throat or nose, a higher risk of infections, cataracts or glaucoma, weak bones or osteoporosis and ...

Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems.