Users' questions

What are flixonase Nasule drops used for?

What are flixonase Nasule drops used for?

Flixonase Nasule Drops contain a medicine called fluticasone propionate. This belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (also called ‘corticosteroids’). this helps to relieve itching, sneezing and your blocked or runny nose. Symptoms associated with nasal obstruction.

How do you administer flixonase?

How to use the spray

  1. Blow your nose gently, then close 1 nostril with your finger.
  2. Bend your head forward slightly and carefully put the nozzle into your other nostril.
  3. Slowly breathe in through your nose and with your fingers press down on the widest part of the nozzle to squirt the spray once into your nostril.

When should I take flixonase?

For adults aged 18 and over, the usual dose is two sprays into each nostril once daily, preferably in the morning. FLIXONASE Allergy & Hayfever 24 Hour quickly starts to reduce inflammation and swelling in your nose, although it may take a few days to significantly improve symptoms.

Is flixonase the same as Pirinase?

Flixonase Allergy Nasal Spray has subsequently been renamed Pirinase Allergy 0.05% Nasal Spray and may be used for the prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever) and perennial rhinitis (indoor allergy).

When do you not use flixonase?

Flixonase Nasule Drops are not recommended for use in patients under 16 years of age….The most commonly reported side-effects are:

  • sneezing.
  • irritation or dryness in the nose or throat.
  • bad taste or smell.
  • nose bleed.
  • difficulty in breathing.
  • allergic reactions.

Is flixonase a steroid?

Flixonase Aqueous Nasal Spray (called ‘Flixonase’ in this leaflet) contains a medicine called fluticasone propionate. This belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (also called ‘cortico- steroids’). Steroids work by reducing inflammation. They reduce swelling and irritation in your nose.

What if nasal spray goes down throat?

Mild throat irritation is another common side effect, which can result from dripping of the medication down the back of throat due to incorrect position of the head or breathing in too quickly when pumping the medication (snorting the medication).

Can I use flixonase everyday?

It is important to keep using FLIXONASE daily as long as you are exposed to allergens like pollen, mould, house dust mites, or pet dander. Flixonase use will prevent you reacting to these allergens. If you stop use, your symptoms may return.

Can flixonase be used long term?

Intranasal steroid sprays are safe for long-term use, and there is little evidence to indicate they cause significant systemic side effects. However, patients with chronic rhinitis who might use them for long periods should be advised to use them only intermittently and at the lowest dose that controls their symptoms.

How do you use nasal spray so it doesn’t go down your throat?

Aim spray “up and out” towards the outer corner of your eye. Hold your breath or very gently inhale while spraying. (Do NOT inhale sharply — this will just direct the flow of liquid medication down the back of your throat where it will be annoying, and not help your nasal congestion!)

How many units are in a flixonase nasule drop?

Flixonase Nasule Drops come in individual polyethylene ‘bubbles’, in strips of 7 units. Each ‘bubble’ holds a single dose of 400 micrograms of fluticasone propionate, in a volume of 400 microlitres. The complete strip of 7 is wrapped in foil. Packs contain 4 foil-wrapped strips, each of seven units.

How old do you have to be to take flixonase nasule?

Flixonase Nasule Drops are used to relieve the symptoms caused by nasal polyps by shrinking them. Flixonase Nasule Drops have not been studied in patients under 16 years of age. Your doctor may have prescribed Flixonase Nasule Drops for another reason.

How does flixonase nasule work in the mouth?

Flixonase Nasule drops contain a medicine called Fluticasone proprionate. This belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids (‘steroids’). Steroids work by reducing inflammation, swelling and irritation. Flixonase Nasules used as a mouthwash may help reduce inflammation and pain in your mouth and speed up the healing process.

How to take flixonase nasule drops for polyps?

Transfer the container to the other nostril and squeeze it to deliver the remaining drops. Keep your head in this position for at least 1 minute. If you are lying down, rest your head to one side. After about half a minute rest your head to the other side, for a similar time. Flixonase Nasule Drops help control nasal polyps, but are not a cure.