Facts About Flonase Sensimist
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.
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.
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:
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.
ALL ABOUT ALLERGIES
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