{"id":20014,"date":"2022-03-22T11:52:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T11:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20014"},"modified":"2023-01-15T13:36:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T13:36:40","slug":"otrason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/otrason\/","title":{"rendered":"Otrason &#8211; Fluticasone Propionate Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Otrason 50 micrograms\/dose&nbsp;Nasal Spray,&nbsp;Fluticasone Propionate Suspension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Otrason Is And What Otrason Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Otrason is a cortisone preparation that counteracts\u00a0inflammation\u00a0and\u00a0allergies\u00a0even in very small\u00a0doses.\u00a0Otrason is used for runny nose and nasal congestion caused by\u00a0allergies\u00a0to, e.g.,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/pollen-allergy\/\">pollen<\/a> (so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/pollen-allergy\/\">hay fever<\/a>), animals, or dust.\u00a0Otrason can also be used for runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing without an allergic cause (so-called\u00a0vasomotor\u00a0runny nose ), but\u00a0not\u00a0for common <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">cold<\/a>, runny nose. The full effect comes only after a few days of regular treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Otrason<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, you will be helped by Otrason for your problems with\u00a0pollen <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/insect-allergy\/\">allergy<\/a>, but in some cases, when the pollen levels are extra high, you may need further treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor if this applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not use Otrason<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Otrason if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fungal or herpes infection in the nose<\/li><li>If you have a fever or\u00a0infection\u00a0in your nose or sinuses<\/li><li>Recently had surgery on the nose or has injured the nose or has sores in the nose<\/li><li>Pulmonary tuberculosis<\/li><li>Severe liver disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of allergic symptoms from the eyes or during the first days when using Otrason, additional treatment may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already using\u00a0cortisone\u00a0(for\u00a0inhalation, tablets, or cream\/ointment), e.g.,\u00a0for asthma\u00a0or\u00a0eczema, do not use Otrason nasal spray without consulting your doctor. Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Drugs And Otrason<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other medicines may increase the effect of Otrason, and your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines, e.g., some medicines for HIV: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ritonavir<\/li><li>Cobicistat, or some medicines for fungal infections:\u00a0<ul><li>Ketoconazole<\/li><li>Itraconazole<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Limited experience of use during pregnancy.\u00a0Therefore, consult a physician\u00a0<strong>before<\/strong>\u00a0using Otrason during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if fluticasone propionate passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, consult a physician&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong>&nbsp;regular use during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Otrasonl Contains Benzalkonium Chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OtrasonThis medicine contains 0.02 mg of benzalkonium chloride as a\u00a0dose\u00a0of spray solution.\u00a0Benzalkonium chloride may irritate the skin and cause swelling of the skin reaction inside the nose, especially with prolonged use of the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Otrason<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For nasal use only.<\/li><li>Always use this medicine as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><strong>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults and children from 12 years:<\/strong><ul><li>1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily for a maximum of 3 months.\u00a0This\u00a0dosage\u00a0should <strong>not be<\/strong>\u00a0exceeded.<\/li><li>Start with 2 sprays in each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning.\u00a0When you have improved, and the symptoms are under control, the\u00a0dose\u00a0is reduced by one to 1 spray in each nostril once a day.<\/li><li>Otrason often provides\u00a0<strong>relief<\/strong>\u00a0after a few hours, but the full effect is obtained only after a few days of regular use.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have not improved after 14 days of regular use, consult a doctor.&nbsp;Also, consult a doctor if the medicine needs to be used daily for more than 3 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to try to end the treatment if you think the pollen season is over or if there are very low levels of pollen in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shake<\/strong>&nbsp;the nasal spray before use.&nbsp;Otherwise, see the operating instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use In Children And Adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do\u00a0<strong>not use<\/strong>\u00a0in children under 12 years of age without a doctor&#8217;s instruction.<\/li><li>If you have been prescribed Otrason, your doctor will decide on a\u00a0dose\u00a0that is right for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow your doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Otrason Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as stated on the package label or as your doctor advised.&nbsp;Use only the amount prescribed by your doctor.&nbsp;Using too little or too much can make your symptoms worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Otrason<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Otrason Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sneezing immediately after spraying<\/li><li>Slightly blood-mixed nasal secretions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dryness\/irritation of the nose<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Unpleasant odor or taste may be due to the underlying disease or the properties of the drug.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0include skin rash, bronchospasm, swelling of the face, oral cavity, and throat, and anaphylactic reactions\/shock (a type of allergic reaction\/shock).\u00a0Contact a doctor immediately.<\/li><li>Sores on the nasal mucosa and holes in the nasal septum.\u00a0The cause of these\u00a0side effects\u00a0is unclear.<\/li><li>Glaucoma\u00a0(\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0), increased pressure in the eye,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cataracts\/\">cataracts<\/a>\u00a0(cataracts).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dimsyn<\/li><li>Sores in the nose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This also applies to\u00a0side effects\u00a0that are not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Otrason<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As drug residues can remain in empty packages, they should not be thrown in the rubbish, but the empty packages should also be returned to pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is fluticasone propionate.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are anhydrous\u00a0glucose, Avicel RC 591 (microcrystalline cellulose + sodium carboxymethylcellulose),\u00a0preservatives\u00a0(benzalkonium chloride 20 micrograms, phenethanol 0.25 microliters), Polysorbate 80,\u00a0hydrochloric acid\u00a0(for\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment), purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine is packaged in a glass bottle with\u00a0a dosing pump, nasal applicator, and protective cap.\u00a0Otrason is available without a prescription in packs of 1 x 60\u00a0doses\u00a0and 1 x 120\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PO Box 61<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2610 R\u00f8dovre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 020-100579<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glaxo Wellcome SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avenida de Extremadura 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09400 Aranda de Duero (Burgos)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u00e4kemedelsverket<br>Box 26<br>751 03 Uppsala<br>Website: www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Otrason is used to treat runny noses and nasal congestion brought on by allergies to dust, animals, or pollen, among other things (so-called hay 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