{"id":8972,"date":"2021-03-22T10:58:18","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T10:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8972"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:16:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:16:54","slug":"flutide-nasal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/flutide-nasal\/","title":{"rendered":"Flutide Nasal &#8211; Fluticasone Propionate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n400 micrograms (1 mg \/ ml),&nbsp;nasal drops&nbsp;suspension<br>fluticasone propionate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Flutide Nasal Nasal Drops are and what they are used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops contain the substance fluticasone propionate.&nbsp;This substance belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;(also called&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Steroids&nbsp;work by reducing&nbsp;inflammation<\/li><li>they reduce swelling and irritation in the nose<\/li><li>thus reducing&nbsp;itching, sneezing, nasal congestion, or runny nose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops are used to treat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>small growths inside the nose (&nbsp;polyps&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Symptoms associated with nasal congestion.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Flutide Nasal nasal drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Flutide Nasal nasal drops<\/h2>\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 (see 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 treatment with Flutide&nbsp;Nasal Nasal&nbsp;Drops:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have a&nbsp;nose&nbsp;infection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops can lower the normal production of steroid hormones in the body, especially if higher&nbsp;doses&nbsp;than those recommended are used for a long time.&nbsp;In such a situation, some people may need to take extra&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;during extreme stress, such as after a serious injury or before surgery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is therefore important that you take the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops needed to keep your symptoms under control.&nbsp;Your doctor will check for any signs of a problem.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Flutide Nasal nasal drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, including (traditional) herbal medicines and herbal medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you are being treated with a type of antiviral medicine called a&nbsp;protease inhibitor&nbsp;(such as ritonavir)<\/li><li>you are being treated with medicines for fungal infections (such as&nbsp;ketoconazole&nbsp;)<\/li><li>you have been treated with&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;for a long time, by&nbsp;injection&nbsp;or tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may increase the effect of Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops and your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking such medicines (including certain&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;medicines: ritonavir, cobicistat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops are unlikely to affect your ability to drive.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Flutide Nasal nasal drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Do not take more than the recommended&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Children or adolescents under 16 years of age should not use this medicine.<\/li><li>Use only in the nose, avoid contact with eyes.<\/li><li>It may take a few weeks for the medicine to start working.&nbsp;Therefore, you should continue to use the medicine, even if you do not feel better at once.<\/li><li>Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops should be used every day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage&nbsp;for adults (over 16 years):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual starting dose is one&nbsp;single-dose pipette&nbsp;(400 micrograms) evenly distributed on each nostril&nbsp;once or&nbsp;twice daily.<\/li><li>As your symptoms improve, your doctor may ask you to reduce&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.<\/li><li>If your symptoms do not improve after 4-6 weeks, your doctor may change your treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What an&nbsp;endospipette&nbsp;looks like<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990114000035#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/29c8e529-1a85-4297-83f6-33d6cae9aadd\" alt=\"Endospipette\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>1. Open the foil package by tearing off one side.&nbsp;Do not open the package until the nasal drops are needed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2. Remove a&nbsp;pipette&nbsp;strip&nbsp;from the foil and pull off a&nbsp;pipette.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990114000035#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3. Add back the other&nbsp;pipette&nbsp;are in the foil package and place them back in the packing carton.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>4. &#8216;Snap&#8217; with the nail and shake the&nbsp;pipette&nbsp;several times.&nbsp;The contents&nbsp;<strong>must be well mixed<\/strong>&nbsp;before use.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>5. Then shake downwards to ensure that no liquid is left in the upper part of the pipette.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>6. Hold the lower part of the endospipet tightly.&nbsp;Turn and remove the top seal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990114000035#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>How the drops are applied<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Before inserting the drops, you must select a position as shown in the pictures below.&nbsp;Even if it is not easy, the positions will make the drops end up where they are needed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>1. Gently sniff your nose to clean it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2. When standing up, bend forward.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990114000035#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>If you can not do this, you can kneel instead and then bend forward.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990114000035#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>4. Insert the opened&nbsp;pipette&nbsp;into a nostril and gently push.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>5. Continue pressing until the walls of the pipette touch each other.&nbsp;This means that half a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;has been given (approximately 6 drops).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>6. Repeat this step to apply the rest to your other nostril.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>7. Continue to hold your head down for at least one minute after dropping the drops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>If these positions are difficult, you can lie down on a bed with your head tilted over the edge.&nbsp;After dropping the drops, you can lay your head on its side and then rest on the bed for at least one minute.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19990114000035#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid getting the nasal drops in the eyes or on damaged skin.&nbsp;<\/strong>Should this occur, immediately rinse your eyes or skin with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Flutide Nasal nasal drops then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have taken more than you should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Flutide Nasal nasal drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a&nbsp;dose, take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the right time.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Flutide Nasal nasal drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop treatment even if you feel better unless your doctor tells you to.&nbsp;If you stop treatment, the symptoms may return.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic reactions: contact a doctor immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small number of people may experience allergic reactions with Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops.&nbsp;This can develop into more serious and in some cases life-threatening complications if no treatment is initiated.&nbsp;Symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing<\/li><li>a sudden feeling of weakness or fainting (which may lead to collapse or unconsciousness)<\/li><li>swelling of the face, mouth, or tongue<\/li><li>skin rash or&nbsp;redness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, these symptoms are signs of less serious&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;However, you must be aware that the symptoms can be severe, so if you experience any of these symptoms &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>consult a doctor.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic reactions to Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops are very rare (&nbsp;affects&nbsp;less than 1 in 10,000 people).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(affects more than 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nosebleeds.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(affects less than 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dryness and irritation of the nose and throat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(affects less than 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the cloudy lens in the eye (&nbsp;cataract&nbsp;), increased pressure in the eye that can cause vision problems (&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;).&nbsp;These eye problems can occur in people who use Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops for a long time.<\/li><li>small holes (&nbsp;perforations&nbsp;) in the nasal wall, inside the nose, which separate the nostrils<\/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>Also, the production of&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;in the body can be affected.&nbsp;This is more likely to occur if you use high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;for a long time.&nbsp;Your doctor will help prevent this from happening by making sure you use the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;needed to control your symptoms.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Flutide Nasal nasal drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>Do not freeze.<\/li><li>The endospipets&nbsp;are stored in the foil package upright in the outer carton.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Discard any unused Flutide&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;nasal drops 28 days after first opening the foil package.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging 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 polysorbate 20, sorbitan laurate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, anhydrous disodium phosphate, sodium chloride, sterile water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each&nbsp;endospipette&nbsp;contains 400 micrograms of fluticasone propionate, which corresponds to a strength of 1 milligram per milliliter.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each package contains 4 strips of 7&nbsp;endospipets&nbsp;in plastic (a total of 28&nbsp;endospipets&nbsp;per package) or 12 strips of 7&nbsp;endospipets&nbsp;in plastic (a total of 84&nbsp;endospipets&nbsp;per package).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GlaxoSmithKline AB, Box 516, 169 29 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-638 93 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info.produkt@gsk.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>Otrason nasal drops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finland<\/td><td>Flixonase nen\u00e4tipat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>Flixonase nasal drops suspension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>Flixonase Gotas Nasales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK<\/td><td>Flixonase Nasule Drops<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>400 micrograms (1 mg \/ ml), nasal drops suspension<br \/>\nfluticasone propionate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2549,2551,2552,2550,2578,2580,2581,2579,2212,997],"class_list":["post-8972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-fluticasone-propionate","tag-fluticasone-propionate-dose","tag-fluticasone-propionate-side-effects","tag-fluticasone-propionate-uses","tag-flutide-nasal","tag-flutide-nasal-dose","tag-flutide-nasal-side-effects","tag-flutide-nasal-uses","tag-medicine","tag-nasal-drops"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8972"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8972\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9950,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8972\/revisions\/9950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}