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Generic Name: E: FLUTICASONE (floo-TIK-a-sone)

Drug Manufacturer: ALLEN & HANBURYS

Common Uses: This Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone) is a corticosteroid used to treat itching, nasal congestion, and sneezing due to allergy.

How to use this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone): Follow the directions for using this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone) provided by your doctor. This Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone) may come with an instruction leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone). SHAKE GENTLY before using a dose. FOR BEST RESULTS: continue using this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone) for the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. STORE THIS FLONASE   (GENERIC FLONASE -FLUTICASONE) at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS FLONASE   (GENERIC FLONASE -FLUTICASONE), use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Cautions: DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE OR USE THIS FLONASE   (GENERIC FLONASE -FLUTICASONE) FOR LONGER THAN PRESCRIBED without checking with your doctor. Your symptoms should improve within a few days, however it may take up to 3 weeks for this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone) to reach its full effect. DO NOT USE THIS FLONASE   (GENERIC FLONASE -FLUTICASONE) for future nasal problems without checking with your doctor. AVOID GETTING THIS FLONASE   (GENERIC FLONASE -FLUTICASONE) IN YOUR EYES. IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD CHICKENPOX OR MEASLES, avoid contact with anyone who has any of these diseases. THIS FLONASE   (GENERIC FLONASE -FLUTICASONE) MAY AFFECT GROWTH RATE in children. Your child's growth should be checked regularly while using this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone). FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone) during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS FLONASE   (GENERIC FLONASE -FLUTICASONE) IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone), check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include sneezing, stuffy nose, or an unpleasant taste or smell. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience nosebleeds or nose or throat pain. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips, or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of this Flonase   (Generic Flonase -Fluticasone) unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.