Drug facts

Facts About Flonase Sensimist

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

Sudden swelling of the face or tongue
A rash
Wheezing or feeling faint

If you feel any of these symptoms, stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away.

Nose injury

Severe or frequent nosebleeds
Constant whistling sound that does not go away

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

Cloudy vision
Reduced vision

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

Slower growth rate in some children while using product

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

Headaches or sneezing
Minor nosebleeds
Dry or irritated nose or throat

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.

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WARNINGS

FLONASE SENSIMIST is meant to work in your nose. Never use in your eyes or mouth.

USE WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS
WHO SHOULD NOT USE

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.