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Flixonase

fluticasone

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline

Distributor:

Zuellig
/
Agencia Lei Va Hong
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Fluticasone propionate (microfine)
Indications/Uses
Prophylaxis & treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis including hay fever & perennial rhinitis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn >12 yr 2 sprays into each nostril once daily-bd. Max daily dose: 4 sprays into each nostril. Childn 4-11 yr 1 spray into each nostril once daily-bd. Max daily dose: 2 sprays into each nostril.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fluticasone or any of its ingredients.
Special Precautions
Systemic effects w/ nasal corticosteroids have been reported, particularly at high doses for prolonged periods. Infections of nasal airways. Reports of clinically significant drug interactions w/ ritonavir. Caution when w/drawing patients from systemic steroid treatment & commencing therapy w/ intranasal fluticasone propionate. Reduced growth velocity has been observed in childn; maintain therapy at lowest dose. Additional therapy during abnormally heavy challenge of summer allergens may be necessary. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Very common: Epistaxis. Common: Headache, unpleasant taste, unpleasant smell; nasal dryness, nasal irritation, throat dryness, throat irritation. Very rare: Hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis/anaphylactic reactions, bronchospasm, skin rash, oedema of the face or tongue; glaucoma, raised IOP, cataract; nasal septal perforation.
Drug Interactions
Ritonavir; caution w/ ketoconazole & other potent CYP3A4 inhibitors.
MIMS Class
Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations
ATC Classification
R01AD08 - fluticasone ; Belongs to the class of topical corticosteroids used for prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Flixonase nasal spray 0.05 %
Packing/Price
150 metered spray x 1's
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