FLONASE Allergy Relief is a nasal spray that works directly in the nose to relieve nose- and eye-related allergy symptoms. FLONASE contains fluticasone propionate—which for years has been the #1-prescribed allergy ingredient.*.
As a nasal spray now available over the counter, FLONASE Allergy Relief works right in the nose, and is minimally absorbed by the body.1
1. Sastre J, Mosges R. Local and systemic safety of intranasal corticosteroids. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 22.1 (2012): n. pag. Web. 13 Oct. 2016. http://www.jiaci.org/issues/vol22issue1/1.pdf
In their first week, children between the ages of 4 and 11 should use 1 spray in each nostril every day.
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.
Serious side effects are rare with FLONASE. However, like all medicines, FLONASE can cause side effects in some people.
Below are some side effects that have been reported with FLONASE. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk with your doctor.
| Side Effects | What Could Happen | What to do |
| Allergic reaction to the product |
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If you feel any of the symtpoms, stop using FLONASE Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away. |
| Nose injury |
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Apply pressure to the nose. Stop using FLONASE Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away. |
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This could be a sign of damage to your nose. Stop using FLONASE Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away. | |
| Eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma |
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Schedule a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions. Read the Drug Facts on the back of the FLONASE Allergy Relief 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 2 and 11 years of age and needs to use FLONASE Allergy Relief for longer than 2 months a year. |
| Other side effects |
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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned. |
| Side Effects | Allergic reaction to the product |
| What Could Happen |
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| What to Do | If you feel any of these symptoms, stop using FLONASE® Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away. |
| Side Effects | Nose injury |
| What Could Happen |
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| What to Do | Apply pressure to your nose. Stop using FLONASE® Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away.This could be a sign of damage to your nose. Stop using FLONASE® Allergy Relief and see a 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 to check for these conditions. Read the Drug Facts on the back of the FLONASE® Allergy Relief 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 2 and 11 years of age and needs to use FLONASE® Allergy Relief 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. |
FLONASE helps block 6 of the key allergic responses your body has to allergies while antihistamines help block 1 of the responses.*
Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of histamine, which is only 1 of the 6 key chemicals released in the inflammatory cascade.
FLONASE is a nasal spray that works directly at the source—in the nose, where you need it most.
*Mechanism vs most OTC allergy pills. FLONASE nasal sprays act on multiple inflammatory substances (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines, and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.
FLONASE is the first allergy nasal spray that is indicated for both nose- and eye-related allergy symptoms, blocking 6 of the allergic responses your body has to allergies.*
Unlike some decongestant nasal sprays, which cannot be used for more than 3 days, FLONASE Allergy Relief can be used every day and provides sustained 24-hour symptom relief.1,2
*Mechanism vs most OTC allergy pills. FLONASE nasal sprays acts on multiple inflammatory substances (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines, and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.
1. GlaxoSmithKline. Data on file. 2013.
2. Oxymetazoline HCl-menthol nasal. WebMD website. http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20236/oxymetazoline-menthol-nasal/details
Some people should not use FLONASE, or need to check with a health professional first.
The following people should not use FLONASE Allergy Relief or should check with a healthcare professional:
| If You: | Here’s What to Do |
| Are younger than 4 | Do not use FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| Are pregnant or breast-feeding | Talk to a healthcare professional before using FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| Have or had glaucoma or cataracts | Talk to your doctor before using FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| Have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed | Do not use FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| Have ever had an allergic reaction to FLONASE or any of its ingredients | Do not use FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| Are taking medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| Are taking ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| Are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies, skin rash, allergic reactions, inflammation, or eye conditions | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Are younger than 4 |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Do not use FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Are pregnant or breast-feeding |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Talk to a healthcare professional before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Have or had glaucoma or cataracts |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Talk to your doctor before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Do not use FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Have ever had an allergic reaction to FLONASE® SENSIMIST™ or any of its ingredients |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Do not use FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Are taking medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Are taking ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
| If You: | Are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies, skin rash, allergic reactions, inflammation, or eye conditions |
| Here’s What to Do: |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief. |
If you are 12 years old or older and have been using FLONASE steadily for 6 months, check with your doctor before continuing to use FLONASE on a daily basis.
For users aged 4 to 11, talk to your doctor about continuing to take FLONASE after 2 months of daily use.
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.
You should tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including FLONASE.
FLONASE is not indicated for use with other nasal allergy medicines, but can be used with most other types of
non-prescription and prescription medicines. However, there are a few medicines to look out for because they may cause the level of FLONASE in your body to become too high. Just to be safe, check this table:
| If You Are Taking |
Here's What to Do |
| Medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE Allergy Relief |
| Medicines with glucocorticoids including some medicines for skin rash such as eczema, asthma, inflammation, allergy reactions, or eye conditions |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE Allergy Relief |
| Ketoconazole pils for fungal infection | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE Allergy Relief |
| IF YOU'RE TAKING: | Medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) |
| HERE'S WHAT TO DO: |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief |
| IF YOU'RE TAKING: | Medicines with glucocorticoids Including some medicines for skin rash such as eczema, asthma, inflammation, allergy reactions, or eye conditions |
| HERE'S WHAT TO DO: |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief |
| IF YOU'RE TAKING: | Keroconazole Pills for fungal infection |
| HERE'S WHAT TO DO: |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® Allergy Relief |