FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE spray, metered

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (UNII: O2GMZ0LF5W) (FLUTICASONE - UNII:CUT2W21N7U)

Available from:

Little Pharma, Inc.

Administration route:

NASAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Allergy symptom reliever  Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: - runny nose - sneezing - itchy, watery eyes - itchy nose  - nasal congestion

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE- FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE SPRAY, METERED
LITTLE PHARMA, INC.
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CURIST ALLERGY NASAL SPRAY (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE)
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SPRAY)
Fluticasone propionate (glucocorticoid) 50 mcg
PURPOSE
Allergy symptom reliever
USES
Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper
respiratory allergies:
runny nose
sneezing
itchy, watery eyes
itchy nose
nasal congestion
WARNINGS
Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth.
DO NOT USE
in children under 4 years of age
to treat asthma
if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of
the ingredients
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU
have or had glaucoma or cataracts.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE TAKING
medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)
a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection)
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
the growth rate of some children may be slower
stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use
do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take,
including this one
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
you have, or come into contact with someone who has chicken pox,
measles, or
tuberculosis
your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you
get new
symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may
have
something more than allergies, such as an infection.
you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign
of damage
inside your nose.
you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right
away.
you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this
product
you have severe or frequent nosebleeds
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of