FLOMIST F Nasal Spray 120md

FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY contains Fluticasone, which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids). It is used to manage symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis such as stuffy, runny, or itchy noses and sneezing, itchy, red, or watery eyes. It is also used to manage inflamed skin, redness, and itching in several skin problems, such as eczema, dermatitis, or insect bites.

The occurrence of growth retardation is possible with prolonged use of FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY. Your doctor will keep a check on the child’s height and modify the doses as required. Nosebleeds (generally minor) may occur if used continuously for more than 6 weeks. Therefore, contact your doctor before using.

Yes, FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY is a corticosteroid that causes vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels), has anti-inflammatory activity, and helps reduce redness and inflammation.

FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Your doctor will keep a check on the child’s height and modify the doses as required. Therefore, contact your child’s doctor before using FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY for your child.

FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY causes vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels) and has anti-inflammatory activity. It directly decreases the cells that cause inflammation, such as eosinophils, monocytes, mast cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells. FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY also decreases mucus gland secretions. Therefore, it helps reduce redness, inflammation and makes it easier to breathe.

The most common side effects of taking FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY are nosebleeds (generally minor), nasal ulceration (irritation or discomfort in the nose, streaks of blood while blowing the nose), headache, shortness of breath, candidiasis of the mouth and throat, pneumonia (in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), hoarseness of voice, bruising, sore tongue or throat, irritation, and itching. Consult your doctor before taking it.

FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY should not be used in pregnant women unless advised clearly necessary by the doctor. Contact your doctor before using.

Before using FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY, tell your doctor if you have a history of eye conditions such as glaucoma (increase in pressure in the eye) or cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), had a nose surgery, an infection in your nose, severe hepatic impairment, tuberculosis, broken or damaged skin, or have psoriasis, and have a chronic leg ulcer.

Before using FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription, or any herbal medicines, as these might interact with each other and cause serious side effects.

Do not stop using FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY until and unless your doctor asks you to. It is important that FLOMIST F NASAL SPRAY is not stopped suddenly, as this may relapse your present condition or make it worse. Ask for your doctor’s advice if you wish to discontinue using it.