Serious side effects are rare with Children’s FLONASE because it works in your nose and barely any of it travels through your body.
However, like all medicines, Children’s FLONASE can cause side effects in some children. Below are some side effects that have been reported with Children’s FLONASE. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk with your child’s doctor.
Serious side effects are rare with Children’s FLONASE because it works in your nose and barely any of it travels through your body.
However, like all medicines, Children’s FLONASE can cause side effects in some children. Below are some side effects that have been reported with Children’s FLONASE. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk with your child’s doctor.
| SIDE EFFECTS | What Could Happen | What to Do |
Allergic reaction to the product |
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If your child feels any of these symptoms, stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child’s doctor right away. |
| Nose injury |
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Apply pressure to their nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child’s doctor right away. |
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This could be a sign of damage to your child's nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child's doctor right away. |
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| Eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma |
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Schedule a yearly eye exam for your child to check for these conditions. Read the Drug Facts on the back of the Children’s FLONASE package for more details. |
| Growth effects |
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Talk to your child’s doctor if you are concerned or if your child is between 4 and 11 years of age and needs to use Children’s FLONASE for longer than 2 months a year. |
| Other side effects |
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Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned. |
SIDE EFFECTS
| Side Effects | Allergic reaction to the product |
| What Could Happen |
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| What to Do | If your child feels any of these symptoms, stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child’s doctor right away. |
| Side Effects | Nose injury |
| What Could Happen |
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| What to Do | Apply pressure to their nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child’s doctor right away. This could be a sign of damage to their nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child's doctor right away. |
| Side Effects | Eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma |
| What Could Happen |
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| What to Do | Schedule a yearly eye exam for your child to check for these conditions. Read the Drug Facts on the back of the Children’s FLONASE package for more details. |
| Side Effects | Growth effects |
| What Could Happen |
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| What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor if you are concerned or if your child is between 4 and 11 years of age and needs to use Children’s FLONASE for longer than 2 months a year. |
| Side Effects | Other side effects |
| What Could Happen |
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| What to Do | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned
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DOSING
Children Under 4 Years of Age
- Should not use Children’s FLONASE.
Children 4 to 11 Years of Age
- An adult should supervise use.
- Use 1 spray in each nostril once daily.
- 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 2 months a year.
WARNINGS
Children’s FLONASE should only be sprayed in the nose. Don’t spray it in the eyes or mouth.
You should tell your child’s doctor about all of the medications your child takes including Children’s FLONASE. Children’s FLONASE can be used with
most non-prescription and prescription medicines.
However, there are a few medicines to look out for because they may cause the level of Children’s FLONASE in your child’s body to become too high.
Just to be safe, check this table to see if your child is taking any of these medicines.
| If Your Child Is Taking | Here’s What to Do | |
| Medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. | |
| Medicines with glucocorticoids including some medicines for skin rash (such as eczema), asthma, inflammation, allergic reactions, or eye conditions | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. | |
| Ketoconazole pills for fungal infection | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
The following children should not use Children’s FLONASE, or should check with a healthcare professional first:
| If Your Child | Here’s What to Do | |
| Is younger than 4 years of age | Do not use Children’s FLONASE. | |
| Has or had glaucoma or cataracts | Talk to your child’s doctor before using Children’s FLONASE. |
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| Has an injury or surgery to their nose that is not fully healed |
Do not use Children’s FLONASE. | |
| Has ever had an allergic reaction to Children’s FLONASE or any of its ingredients | Do not use Children’s FLONASE. | |
| Is taking medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
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| Is taking ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
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| Is using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies, skin rash, allergic reactions, inflammation, or eye conditions | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
WARNINGS
Children’s FLONASE should only be sprayed in the nose. Don’t spray it in the eyes or mouth.
You should tell your child’s doctor about all of the medications your child takes including Children’s FLONASE. Children’s FLONASE can be used with most non-prescription and prescription medicines.
However, there are a few medicines to look out for because they may cause the level of Children’s FLONASE in your child’s body to become too high. Just to be safe, check this table to see if youyour child is’re taking any of these medicines.
| If Your Child Is Taking | Medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
| If Your Child Is Taking | Medicines with glucocorticoids including some medicines for skin rash (such as eczema), asthma, inflammation, allergic reactions, or eye conditions |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
| If Your Child Is Taking | Ketoconazole pills for fungal infection |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
The following children should not use Children’s FLONASE, or should check with a healthcare professional first:
| If Your Child | Is younger than 4 years of age |
| Here’s What to Do | Do not use Children’s FLONASE. |
| If Your Child | Has or had glaucoma or cataracts |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor before using Children’s FLONASE. |
| If Your Child | Has an injury or surgery to their nose that is not fully healed |
| Here’s What to Do | Do not use Children’s FLONASE. |
| If Your Child | Is taking medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
| If Your Child | Is taking ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
| If Your Child | Is using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies, skin rash, allergic reactions, inflammation, or eye conditions |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using Children’s FLONASE. |
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