WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FLONASE SENSIMIST ALLERGY RELIEF?

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What is FLONASE SENSIMIST Allergy Relief?

FLONASE SENSIMIST is an allergy medicine that works directly in your nose to relieve a broad range of nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen, mold, dust, and pet dander.

There is virtually no-drip, it is scent-free, features an ergonomically designed bottle with the shortest nozzle of any allergy spray, plus it is alcohol-free and available without a prescription.

How does FLONASE SENSIMIST work?

FLONASE SENSIMIST works directly in your nose to help block your allergic reaction right at the source, by acting on multiple inflammatory substances including histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines, and leukotrienes.

If you don’t remember all of those, it’s okay. Suffice it to say, FLONASE SENSIMIST helps block 6 inflammatory substances, while most common over-the-counter allergy pills act on histamine alone.*

FLONASE SENSIMIST not only relieves sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes,^†† but it also relieves nasal congestion.

*Mechanism vs most over-the-counter (OTC) allergy pills. FLONASE nasal sprays act on multiple inflammatory substances (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokine, tryptases, chemokine, and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.

^††FLONASE SENSIMIST is indicated for itchy, watery eyes in adults and children 12 years of age and older. See product pages for full information.

Can children use FLONASE SENSIMIST?

Children ages 2 to 11 can use FLONASE SENSIMIST, but at a lower dose—1 spray per nostril each day, instead of 2, and for a shorter period of time than adults—up to 2 months of use per year.

When used long-term, intranasal glucocorticoids like FLONASE SENSIMIST may cause the growth rate of some children to be slower. Whether this will affect a child’s ultimate height is not known.

As a precaution, children ages 2 to 11 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.

What is the active ingredient in FLONASE SENSIMIST?

The active ingredient in FLONASE SENSIMIST is called fluticasone furoate. Fluticasone furoate is a glucocorticoid. It works in your nose to relieve your allergy symptoms. Barely any of it travels through your body. It’s been prescribed by doctors for years and used effectively by millions.

Glucocorticoids are substances produced by your body to help fight inflammation. A glucocorticoid is a kind of steroid that is different from the anabolic, muscle-building, steroids sometimes misused by athletes.

In fact, world class athletes are allowed to use glucocorticoids during competition to treat their allergies.

How long should a bottle of FLONASE SENSIMIST last?

How long your FLONASE SENSIMIST lasts depends on the number of sprays indicated on the bottle.

Assuming you follow the instructions for priming the pump, you’re 12 or older, and use 2 sprays per nostril each day:

A 60-spray bottle will last you 2 weeks.

And a 120-spray bottle will last you 4 weeks.

For children ages 2 to 11 who use 1 spray in each nostril each day:

A 60-spray bottle lasts 4 weeks.

And a 120-spray bottle lasts 8 weeks.

Remember, FLONASE SENSIMIST is designed with a volume viewing window to monitor volume in the bottle.

Can I use FLONASE SENSIMIST with other medicines?

FLONASE SENSIMIST can be used with most non-prescription and prescription medicines. However, medicines for HIV infection, medicines with glucocorticoids, and pills for fungal infection may cause the level of FLONASE SENSIMIST in your body to become too high.

That’s why it’s important to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including FLONASE SENSIMIST.

What will FLONASE SENSIMIST feel like inside my nose?

When you use FLONASE SENSIMIST, you may feel a very gentle mist, but the mist is so ﬁne you may not even notice it. Even if you don’t feel the mist, don’t use more than 2 sprays in each nostril per day if you’re 12 or older, and 1 spray in each nostril per day if you’re administering to a child aged 2 to 11.

Does FLONASESENSIMIST have side effects?

Serious side effects are rare with FLONASE SENSIMIST because FLONASE SENSIMIST is applied locally at the source without traveling through the body.

However, like all medicines, FLONASE SENSIMIST can cause side effects in some people. Here are some side effects that have been reported with FLONASE SENSIMIST and what to do if you experience any of them.

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 the symtpoms, stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away.
Nose injury	Severe or frequent nosebleeds	Apply pressure to the nose. Stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away.
	Constant whistling sound that does not go 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.

Side Effects	Allergic reaction to the product
What Could Happen	Sudden swelling of the face or tongue A rash Wheezing or feeling faint
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	Severe or frequent nosebleeds Constant whistling sound that does not go away
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	Cloudy vision Reduced vision
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	Slower growth rate in some children while using product
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	Headaches or sneezing Minor nosebleeds Dry or irritated nose or throat
What to Do	Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned.

What if I feel stinging in my nose or sneeze?

Although uncommon, some people may sneeze, or feel a slight stinging in their nose after spraying FLONASE SENSIMIST in their nostrils. It’s nothing to be alarmed about, the feeling should go away in a few seconds.

How is FLONASE SENSIMIST different than antihistamine pills?

Unlike an antihistamine pill, which only blocks histamine, FLONASE SENSIMIST Allergy Relief works by helping to block 6 inflammatory allergic substances.*

FLONASE SENSIMIST works right in your nose to relieve your allergy symptoms caused by pollen, mold, dust, and pets. In fact, barely any of it travels through your body.