Serious side effects are rare with FLONASE SENSIMIST because FLONASE SENSIMIST works in your nose, and barely any of it travels through your body. However, like all medicines, FLONASE SENSIMIST can cause side effects in some people.
Below are some side effects that have been reported when using FLONASE SENSIMIST. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk with your doctor.
Serious side effects are rare with FLONASE SENSIMIST because FLONASE SENSIMIST works in your nose, and barely any of it travels through your body. However, like all medicines, FLONASE SENSIMIST can cause side effects in some people.
Below are some side effects that have been reported when using FLONASE SENSIMIST. 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 |
|
If you feel any of these symptoms, stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away. |
| Nose injury |
|
Apply pressure to your nose. Stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away. |
|
This could be a sign of damage to your nose. Stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away. | |
| Eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma |
|
Schedule a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions. Read the Drug Facts on the back of the FLONASE SENSIMIST package for more details. |
| Growth effects |
|
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 SENSIMIST for longer than 2 months a year. |
| Other side effects |
|
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned. |
SIDE EFFECTS
| Side Effects | Allergic reaction to the product |
| What Could Happen |
|
| What to Do | If you feel any of these symptoms, stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away. |
| Side Effects | Nose injury |
| What Could Happen |
|
| What to Do | Apply pressure to your nose. Stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away. This could be a sign of damage to your nose. Stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away. |
| Side Effects | Eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma |
| What Could Happen |
|
| What to Do | Schedule a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions. Read the Drug Facts on the back of the FLONASE SENSIMIST package for more details. |
| Side Effects | Growth effects |
| What Could Happen |
|
| 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 SENSIMIST for longer than 2 months a year. |
| Side Effects | Other side effects |
| What Could Happen |
|
| What to Do | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned. |
DOSING
Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older
- Week 1—use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily.
- Week 2 through 6 months—use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your symptoms.
- After 6 months of daily use—ask your doctor if you can keep using.
Children 2 to 11 Years of Age
- An adult should supervise use.
- Use 1 spray in each nostril once daily.
- Do not add additional dosing.
- 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
FLONASE SENSIMIST is meant to work in your nose. Never use in your eyes or mouth.
You should tell your doctor about all of the medications you take, including FLONASE SENSIMIST.
FLONASE SENSIMIST 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 FLONASE SENSIMIST in your body to become too high. Just to be safe, check this table to see if you’re taking any of these medicines.
| If You’re Taking | Here’s What to Do | |
| Medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
|
| Medicines with glucocorticoids including some medicines for skin rash (such as eczema), asthma, inflammation, allergic reactions, or eye conditions | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
|
| Ketoconazole pills for fungal infection | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
Some people should not use FLONASE SENSIMIST, or need to check with a health professional first. This table offers a quick summary of these situations:
| If You | Here’s What to Do | |
| Are younger than 2 | Do not use FLONASE SENSIMIST. | |
| Are pregnant or breast-feeding | Talk to a healthcare professional before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
|
| Have or had glaucoma or cataracts | Talk to your doctor before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. | |
| Have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed | Do not use FLONASE SENSIMIST. | |
| Have ever had an allergic reaction to FLONASE SENSIMIST or any of its ingredients | Do not use FLONASE SENSIMIST. | |
| Are taking medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
|
| Are taking ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) |
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
|
| 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 SENSIMIST. |
WARNINGS
FLONASE SENSIMIST is meant to work in your nose. Never use in your eyes or mouth.
You should tell your doctor about all of the medications you take, including FLONASE SENSIMIST.
FLONASE SENSIMIST 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 FLONASE SENSIMIST in your body to become too high. Just to be safe, check this table to see if you’re taking any of these medicines.
| If You’re Taking | Medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST |
| If You’re 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 doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST |
| If You’re Taking | Ketoconazole pills for fungal infection |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
Some people should not use FLONASE SENSIMIST, or need to check with a health professional first. This table offers a quick summary of these situations:
| If You | Are younger than 2 |
| Here’s What to Do | Do not use FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
| If You | Are pregnant or breast-feeding |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to a healthcare professional before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
| If You | Have or had glaucoma or cataracts |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your doctor before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
| If You | Have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed |
| Here’s What to Do | Do not use FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
| 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 SENSIMIST. |
| 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 SENSIMIST. |
| If You | Are taking ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE SENSIMIST. |
| 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 SENSIMIST. |
You should tell your doctor about all of the medications you take, including FLONASE® SENSIMIST™.
FLONASE® SENSIMIST™ 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 FLONASE® SENSIMIST™ in your body to become too high. Just to be safe, check this table to see if you’re taking any of these medicines.
| If You’re Taking | Medicines for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® SENSIMIST™ |
| If You’re 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 doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® SENSIMIST™ |
| If You’re Taking | Ketoconazole pills for fungal infection |
| Here’s What to Do | Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using FLONASE® SENSIMIST™. |
ALL ABOUT ALLERGIES
All the information you need to lead a life that’s not limited by allergies. See all articles >
