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Fluticare Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Fluticasone propionate 50mcg; per nasal spray; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Spray—16g (120 sprays)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Fluticare Indications
Indications
Relieves symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
Fluticare Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 2 sprays in each nostril once daily for Week 1, then 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily as needed for Week 2 through 6 months. Reevaluate after 6 months.
Children
<4yrs: not recommended. Use for the shortest duration necessary to achieve response. ≥4yrs: 1 spray in each nostril once daily. Reevaluate after 2 months.
Fluticare Contraindications
Not Applicable
Fluticare Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Fluticare Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for treating asthma. Injury or surgery to nose that is not fully healed: not recommended. Discontinue if exposed to chicken pox, measles, or tuberculosis. Glaucoma. Cataracts. Discontinue if whistling sound from nose, visual disturbances, severe or frequent nosebleeds occur. Discontinue if no improvement within 7 days after starting or if new symptoms (eg, facial pain, nasal discharge) develop. Avoid eyes or mouth. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Fluticare Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Fluticare Interactions
Interactions
Caution with concomitant ritonavir, ketoconazole, other steroids.
Fluticare Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Stinging, sneezing, whistling sound, blurred or reduced vision, reduced growth rate in children, allergic reaction (discontinue if occurs).
Fluticare Clinical Trials
See Literature
Fluticare Note
Not Applicable
Fluticare Patient Counseling
See Literature
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