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Side Effects of Flonase Allergy Relief

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FLONASE SENSIMIST Allergy Relief

FLONASE SENSIMIST is meant to work in your nose. Never use in your eyes or mouth.

  • If you or your child have an allergic reaction to the product, with sudden swelling of the face or tongue, a rash, wheezing, or feeling faint, stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away.
  • If you experience a nose injury with severe or frequent nosebleeds, apply pressure to your nose. Stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor.
  • If you experience a constant whistling sound that does not go away, this could be a sign of damage to your nose. Stop using FLONASE SENSIMIST and see a doctor right away.
  • If you or your child experiences cloudy or reduced vision, it could be the result of eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma. Be sure to schedule a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions.
  • If administering to your child, talk to their pediatrician if you are concerned they may experience certain growth effects, such as a slower growth rate as a result of taking FLONASE SENSIMIST. Also, speak to your child's pediatrician if your child is between the ages of 2 and 11 and needs to use FLONASE SENSIMIST for longer than 2 months a year.
  • If you are concerned that you or your child are experiencing other side effects such as headaches or sneezing, bad taste or smell, minor nosebleeds, or a dry or irritated nose or throat, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Finally, please read the Drug Facts on the back of the FLONASE SENSIMIST package to be aware of any additional information that may be helpful to you. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk to your doctor.

Use as directed. Please see specific products for full labeling information.

FLONASE Allergy Relief

FLONASE Allergy Relief is meant to work in your nose. Never use in your eyes or mouth.

  • If you or your child have an allergic reaction to this product, with sudden swelling of the face or tongue, a rash, wheezing, or feeling faint, stop using FLONASE Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away.
  • If you or your child experiences a nose injury with severe or frequent nosebleeds, apply pressure to your or your child's nose. Stop using FLONASE Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away.
  • If you or your child experiences a constant whistling sound that does not go away, this could be a sign of damage to your or your child's nose. Stop using FLONASE Allergy Relief and see a doctor right away.
  • If you or your child experiences cloudy or reduced vision, it could be the result of eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma. Be sure to schedule a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions.
  • If administering to your child, talk to their pediatrician if you are concerned they may experience certain growth effects, such as a slower growth rate, as a result of using FLONASE Allergy Relief. Also, speak to your child's pediatrician if your child is between the ages of 4 and 11 and needs to use FLONASE Allergy Relief for longer than 2 months a year.
  • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child experiences other side effects such as headaches or sneezing, a bad taste or smell, minor nosebleeds, or a dry or irritated nose or throat.

Finally, please read the Drug Facts on the back of the FLONASE Allergy Relief package to be aware of any additional information that may be helpful to you. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk to your doctor.

Use as directed. Please see specific products for full labeling information.

Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST Allergy Relief

Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST is meant to work in your child's nose. Never use in your child's eyes or mouth.

  • If your child has an allergic reaction to this product, with sudden swelling of the face or tongue, a rash, wheezing, or feeling faint, stop using Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST and see your child's pediatrician right away.
  • If your child experiences a nose injury with severe or frequent nosebleeds, apply pressure to their nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST and see your child’s pediatrician right away.
  • If your child experiences a constant whistling sound that does not go away, this could be a sign of damage to their nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST and see your child’s pediatrician right away.
  • If your child experiences cloudy or reduced vision, it could be the result of eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma. Be sure to schedule a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions.
  • If administering to your child, or supervising their use, talk to their pediatrician if you are concerned they may experience certain growth effects, such as a slower growth rate, as a result of taking Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST. Also, speak to your child's pediatrician if your child is between the ages of 2 and 11 and needs to use Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST for longer than 2 months a year.
  • If you are concerned that your child is experiencing other side effects such as headaches or sneezing, bad taste or smell, minor nosebleeds, or a dry or irritated nose or throat, talk to your child’s pediatrician or pharmacist.

Finally, please read the Drug Facts on the back of the Children’s FLONASE SENSIMIST package to be aware of any additional information that may be helpful to you and your child. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk to your child's pediatrician.

Use as directed. Please see specific products for full labeling information.

Children’s FLONASE Allergy Relief

Children’s FLONASE is meant to work in your child's nose. Never use in your child's eyes or mouth.

  • If your child has an allergic reaction to this product, with sudden swelling of the face or tongue, a rash, wheezing, or feeling faint, stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child's pediatrician right away.
  • If your child experiences a nose injury with severe or frequent nosebleeds, apply pressure to their nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE, and see your child's pediatrician right away.
  • If your child experiences a constant whistling sound that does not go away, this could be a sign of damage to their nose. Stop using Children’s FLONASE and see your child's pediatrician right away.
  • If your child experiences cloudy or reduced vision, it could be the result of eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma. Be sure to schedule a yearly eye exam to check for these conditions.
  • If administering to your child, talk to their pediatrician if you are concerned they may experience certain growth effects, such as a slower growth rate, as a result of using Children’s FLONASE. Also, speak to your child's pediatrician if your child is between the ages of 4 and 11 and needs to use Children’s FLONASE for longer than 2 months a year.
  • If you are concerned that your child is experiencing other side effects such as headaches or sneezing, bad taste or smell, minor nosebleeds, or a dry or irritated nose or throat, talk to see your child's pediatrician or pharmacist.

Finally, please read the Drug Facts on the back of the Children’s FLONASE package to be aware of any additional information that may be helpful to you and your child. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk to your child's pediatrician.

Use as directed. Please see specific products for full labeling information.

FLONASE Headache & Allergy Relief

FLONASE Headache & Allergy Relief is meant to be swallowed whole. Never crush, chew, or dissolve.

  • If you have an allergic reaction to this product, with sudden blisters, rash, or skin reddening, stop using FLONASE Headache & Allergy Relief and seek medical help right away.
  • Stop using FLONASE Headache & Allergy Relief and talk to your doctor right away if you experience nervousness, dizziness, sleeplessness, pain, or nasal congestion that gets worse or lasts more than 7 days, redness or swelling, new symptoms, or your fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Finally, please read the Drug Facts Label on the back of the FLONASE Headache & Allergy Relief package to be aware of any additional information that may be helpful to you. If you have any concerns about side effects, talk to your doctor.

Use as directed. Please see specific products for full labeling information.

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Flonase Nasal: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling.

How to use Flonase Spray, Suspension

If you are using the over-the-counter product to self-treat, read and follow all directions on the product package before using this medication. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, read the Patient Information Leaflet before you start using fluticasone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Use this medication in the nose as directed by your doctor or the product package, usually once or twice a day. Do not spray in your eyes.

Gently blow your nose before using this drug. Shake the container gently before each use. Follow the instructions on how to properly prime the bottle if you are using it for the first time or if you have not used it for a week or longer.

The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than directed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. You may be directed to start with a higher dose of this drug for the first several days until you have begun to feel better, then decrease your dose. Children may need to use this drug for a shorter amount of time to lower the risk of side effects. If a child is using the over-the-counter product, read the package information to see how long he/she should use it and when you should check with the doctor.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.

Clean the applicator regularly. Keep track of the number of sprays used from the container. Discard the container after you have used the number of sprays on the package label.

This medication does not work right away. You may feel an effect as soon as 12 hours after starting treatment, but it may take several days before you get the full benefit. If your condition does not improve after 1 week, or if it worsens, stop using this medication and consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

Side Effects

Nasal dryness/irritation, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: sore throat that doesn't go away, eye pain, facial pain, signs of nasal damage (such as pain, severe nosebleeds, a constant whistling sound from your nose), white patches in your nose/back of your throat, pain when swallowing.

Rarely, it is possible that corticosteroids given in the nose will be absorbed into the bloodstream. This can lead to side effects of too much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children and people who use this medication for a long time and in high doses. Tell your doctor right away if any of the following side effects occur: unusual/extreme tiredness, weight loss, headache, swelling ankles/feet, increased thirst/urination, vision problems.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before using fluticasone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: recent nose problems (such as injury, ulcers, surgery), infections (including tuberculosis, herpes eye infection), certain eye problems (glaucoma, cataracts), liver disease.

Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious illness/injury, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have used this medication within the past few months.

Though it is unlikely, this medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. See the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Other medications can affect the removal of fluticasone from your body, which may affect how fluticasone works. Examples include HIV protease inhibitors (such as lopinavir), ritonavir, among others.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Do not share this medication with others.

If you use this medication for a long time, lab and/or medical tests (such as nose exams, height measurement in children) may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

Avoid substances (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold, and smoke) that can worsen allergy symptoms.

If you are using this product on a regular schedule and miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Vertigo | Causes of dizziness | Surdovest

There are symptoms and conditions that people often do not attach importance to. Unfortunately, dizziness also applies to them. Meanwhile, it may indicate a serious illness. That is why it is necessary to know about the reasons that can cause this unpleasant reaction of the body.

The disorder in question is very common and every person has experienced this condition more than once, regardless of gender and age. For some it happens rarely, for others it happens regularly. In both cases, you need to listen to your body and ask yourself about the reasons for the appearance of this reaction. Here are the most common ones:

- Dizziness is a consequence of changes in the pathological nature of the vestibular apparatus, which in turn may be associated with ear diseases. It is most commonly seen in patients with Meniere's disease.

- Inflammation of the middle and inner ear is also the cause.

- An unpleasant condition is often caused by head trauma and swelling.

-Toxic vertigo is a disorder of the vestibular apparatus caused by the action of drugs, alcohol and antibiotics (for example, streptomycin, kanamycin, etc.). nine0006

-Dizziness can also occur regularly in patients with congenital or acquired eye movement disorders.

- Cardiovascular disease, including low or high blood pressure, is also a common cause of the problem in question.

– Neurological diseases often cause an unpleasant sensation of dizziness. For example, encephalitis or concussion.

- In sensitive people, a feeling of dizziness occurs when traveling by car, flying, as well as riding on amusement rides, etc. nine0006

I want to emphasize that this condition can also occur in people who appear to be perfectly healthy. For example, while diving. When diving to a depth of 10 meters, the pressure rises to 2 atmospheres. If a person does not have problems with a hearing aid, then discomfort may not occur. But if there is even a small, mild runny nose (no matter for what reason it arose) and the nasal sinuses are inflamed, then the function of pressure equalization is disturbed, as a result of which dizziness appears. And this is extremely dangerous during extreme sports activities. nine0006

Another point that cannot be ignored is the risks for the elderly and children. Children often do not know and cannot express what they feel, it is difficult for them to formulate, to explain their condition to adults. This is especially true for babies. If they feel dizzy, then it is not uncommon for them to try to hold on to the nearest object, for example, wrap their arms around their mother's leg, close their eyes, cry, complain of nausea, etc. You can’t scold a child if something similar happened to him on the playground - due to the fact that his head is spinning, he can grab onto the baby standing next to him and they can fall, you must remember - this does not happen on purpose, your child’s fault is not here. nine0006

As for the elderly, they usually do not attach importance to this symptom. Many consider dizziness to be a completely natural state of pensioners, since at a respectable age people get sick often and the cardiovascular system is already malfunctioning. However, it is very important to find out what exactly the disorders of the vestibular apparatus are connected with. Perhaps they indicate the emergence of diseases that were not there before.

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This document, provided by Lexicomp ® , contains all the information you need to know about this medicine, including indications, directions for use, side effects, and when your healthcare provider should be contacted.

Trade names: USA

Flonase Allergy Relief [OTC]; Flonase Sensimist [OTC]; Ticaspray [DSC]; Xhance nine0006

Trade names: Canada

APO-Fluticasone; Avamys; RATIO-Fluticasone [DSC]; TEVA-Fluticasone

What is this drug used for?

  • It is used to relieve the symptoms of allergies.

What should I tell my doctor BEFORE taking this drug?

  • If you have an allergy to this drug, any of its ingredients, other drugs, foods or substances. Tell your doctor about your allergies and how they have manifested. nine0037
  • If you are taking any of these drugs: atazanavir, clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, or voriconazole.

This list of drugs and conditions that may interfere with this drug is not all-inclusive.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines you take (both prescription and over-the-counter, natural products and vitamins) and any health problems you have. You need to make sure that this drug is safe for your conditions and in combination with other drugs you are already taking. Do not start or stop taking any drug or change the dosage without your doctor's advice. nine0006

What do I need to know or do while taking this drug?

  • Tell all your health care workers that you are taking this drug. These are doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dentists.
  • Do not take this drug to treat asthma. Consult your doctor.
  • This drug may increase the risk of developing cataracts or glaucoma. Consult your doctor.
    • nine0036 Check your eyesight as directed by your doctor.
  • Long-term use of this drug can cause brittle bones (osteoporosis). If you have an increased risk of increased bone fragility or have questions, talk to your doctor.
  • Get a bone density test as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor.
  • Talk to your doctor if you have been in contact with a person who has chickenpox or rubella and has not previously had chickenpox or rubella or been vaccinated against these diseases. nine0037
  • If you have been in contact with someone who has tuberculosis (TB), talk to your doctor.
  • If you have recently had any nose surgery, trauma, ulceration or inflammation in the nasal cavity, consult your doctor.
  • When switching to this drug from another form of steroid (eg, oral), it may be necessary to gradually reduce the dose of the other steroid to avoid side effects. You should not abruptly stop taking another steroid drug without consulting your doctor. nine0037
  • In some cases, the drug may affect the growth rate in children and adolescents. They may need regular growth rate checks. Consult your doctor.
  • Different brands of this drug may be for use in children of different ages. Talk to your doctor before giving this drug to a child.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The benefits and risks for you and your child will need to be discussed. nine0037

Which side effects should I report to my doctor immediately?

WARNING. In rare cases, this drug can cause serious and sometimes deadly side effects in some patients. Contact your doctor or seek medical attention right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be associated with serious side effects:

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, hives, itching, red and swollen skin with blisters or peeling, possibly accompanied by fever, wheezing or wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking, unusual hoarseness, swelling in the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat. nine0037
  • Signs of adrenal dysfunction, such as severe nausea or vomiting, severe dizziness or loss of consciousness, muscle weakness, feeling very tired, mood changes, decreased appetite, or weight loss.
  • Painful ulcers in the nose.
  • Whistling on breathing.
  • Redness or white patches in the mouth or throat.
  • Vision change.
  • Pathological discharge from the nose.
  • Very severe pain in the face. nine0037
  • Formation of crusts in the nose.
  • Runny nose.
  • Bone pain.
  • Fever or chills.
  • Severe sore throat.

What are some other side effects of this drug?

Any medicine can have side effects. However, for many people, side effects are either minor or non-existent. Talk to your doctor or get medical help if these or any other side effects bother you or don't go away:

All forms:
  • Headache.
  • Irritation of the nose or throat.
  • Nose bleed.
  • Cough.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
Nasal Spray (Xhance):
  • Stuffy nose.
All drugs except Xhance:
  • You may experience a burning sensation or sneezing in the first few seconds after using this drug. If this worries you, consult your doctor. nine0037

This list of possible side effects is not exhaustive. If you have any questions about side effects, please contact your doctor. Talk to your doctor about side effects.

You can report side effects to the National Health Board.

You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You can also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch. nine0006

What is the best way to take this drug?

Use this drug as directed by your doctor. Read all the information provided to you. Strictly follow all instructions.

  • Not for oral use. For nasal use only. Avoid contact with mouth and eyes (possible burns).
  • Keep using this drug as directed by your doctor or other health care professional, even if you feel well. nine0037
  • For some drugs, there may be other ways to prime the pump. Some pumps may also need to be filled even if they are not used for various periods of time. Follow the instructions for the method and time of filling.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Before use, clean the nose.
  • Spray the aerosol into the nose only. Do not inject the aerosol onto the nasal septum that separates the two nostrils. nine0037

What if I miss a dose of a drug?

  • Take the missed dose as soon as you can.
  • If it's time for your next dose, don't take the missed dose and then go back to your regular dosing schedule.
  • Do not use 2 doses or an additional dose at the same time.

How do I store and/or discard this drug?

  • Store at room temperature. Throw away any unused servings after using the indicated number of doses. nine0037
  • Do not expose to heat, cold and light.
  • Store upright with cap closed.
  • Keep all medicines in a safe place. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Dispose of unused or expired drugs. Do not empty into a toilet or sewer unless instructed to do so. If you have any questions about disposing of medicines, ask your pharmacist. Drug disposal programs may be in place in your area. nine0037

General information about medicines

  • If your health does not improve or even worsens, see your doctor.
  • Do not give your medicine to anyone and do not take other people's medicines.
  • Some medicines may come with other patient information leaflets. If you have questions about this drug, talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional. nine0037
  • Some medicines may come with other patient information leaflets. Check with your pharmacist. If you have questions about this drug, talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional.
  • If you think you have overdosed, call a poison control center or get medical help right away. Be prepared to tell or show what drug you took, how much, and when it happened. nine0037

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