Is Flixonase a steroid?

Fluticasone nasal (nose) spray is a steroid nasal spray for cold-like symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis. This is inflammation of the inside of your nose that can be from hay fever. Fluticasone is a type of medicine called a steroid (or corticosteroid).

What is Flixonase used for?

Inflamed tissue inside the nose can form grape-like swellings called 'polyps'. They cause nasal blockage and discomfort. Flixonase Nasule Drops are used to relieve the symptoms caused by nasal polyps by shrinking them.

What are the ingredients in flixonase nasal spray?

The active ingredient in Flixonase Nasal Spray is: Fluticasone propionate….Flixonase ingredients

• Cellulose microcrystalline.
• Carmellose sodium.
• Glucose.
• Polysorbate 80.
• Purified water.
• Benzalkonium chloride.
• Phenylethyl alcohol.

How many times a day can you use Flixonase?

How many doses of FLIXONASE are needed daily for an adult? Use two sprays into each nostril once a day. Do not use more than two sprays into each nostril per day. Do not use more than the recommended dose.

Does flixonase have side effects?

Like other medicines, FLIXONASE ALLERGY & HAYFEVER 24 HOUR can cause some side effects. If they occur, they are most likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and may need medical attention. If any of these side effects persist, or are troublesome, see your doctor.

Is rhinitis a disease?

There are several types of rhinitis. The most common are acute rhinitis, which is usually caused by a viral illness, allergic or seasonal rhinitis, and nonallergic or year-round rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is caused when allergens in the air trigger the release of histamine in the body.

Does Flixonase have side effects?

Like other medicines, FLIXONASE ALLERGY & HAYFEVER 24 HOUR can cause some side effects. If they occur, they are most likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and may need medical attention. If any of these side effects persist, or are troublesome, see your doctor.