{"id":8978,"date":"2021-03-22T11:02:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T11:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8978"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:12:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:12:21","slug":"flutikason-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/flutikason-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Flutikason Teva &#8211; Fluticasone Propionate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 50 micrograms\/dose&nbsp;nasal spray,&nbsp;suspension<br>fluticasone propionate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Flutikason Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluticasone&nbsp;Teva is a cortisone preparation, which counteracts&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;even in very small&nbsp;doses.<br>Fluticasone&nbsp;Teva is used for colds and nasal congestion caused by&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;to, for example, pollen (so-called hay fever), animals, or dust.&nbsp;Fluticasone&nbsp;Teva can also be used for runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing without an allergic cause (so-called&nbsp;vasomotor&nbsp;runny nose&nbsp;), but&nbsp;<em>not<\/em>&nbsp;for common cold&nbsp;runny nose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluticasone propionate contained in&nbsp;Fluticasone&nbsp;Teva may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Flutikason Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Flutikason Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluticasone&nbsp;Teva does&nbsp;<em>not have an immediate<\/em>&nbsp;effect, but the full effect is only achieved after a few days of regular use.&nbsp;In case of hay fever, the treatment should, if possible, be started before the pollen season begins.<br>In case of allergic symptoms from the eyes or during the first days when using&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva, additional treatment may be needed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already taking&nbsp;cortisone&nbsp;(for&nbsp;inhalation, tablets, or cream\/ointment) for example&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;or&nbsp;eczema, do not use&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva without consulting your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva 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&nbsp;infection&nbsp;in 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>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances while using&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Flutikason Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva is used at the same time as certain other medicines, the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may increase.&nbsp;This applies to e.g.&nbsp;when using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ketoconazole&nbsp;and itraconazole (for fungal infections)<\/li><li>erythromycin (&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;)<\/li><li>ritonavir and cobistat (for&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is limited experience with the use of&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><br>It is unknown whether&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no studies on whether&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva affects the ability to drive or use machines.<br>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluticasone Teva contains benzalkonium chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluticasone&nbsp;Teva contains 40 micrograms of benzalkonium chloride solution in each&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzalkonium chloride may irritate and swell inside the nose, especially with prolonged use of the medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Flutikason Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dosage&nbsp;for&nbsp;<em>adults and children from 12 years<\/em>: 1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily for a maximum of 3 months.&nbsp;This&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;should not be exceeded.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with 2 sprays in each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning.&nbsp;When you have improved and the symptoms are under control, the&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;reduced by&nbsp;one to 1 spray in each nostril once a day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluticasone&nbsp;Teva often provides&nbsp;<em>relief<\/em>&nbsp;after a few hours, but&nbsp;the <em>full effect<\/em>&nbsp;is only obtained after a few days of regular use.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you have not improved after 14 days of regular use, consult a doctor.<\/em><br><em>Also, consult a doctor if the medicine needs to be used daily for more than 3 months.<\/em><br>Feel free to try to end the treatment if you think that the pollen season for you is over or if there are very low levels of pollen in the air.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used&nbsp;<em>not<\/em>&nbsp;for children under 12 years old without the advice of a physician.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Shake the<\/em>&nbsp;nasal spray before use.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eye contact should be avoided.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See &#8220;Instructions for Use&#8221; at the end of this leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Flutikason Teva then you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as stated on the package label or as your doctor has informed you.&nbsp;Do not increase or decrease the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;without consulting a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, 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 use Flutikason Teva:<\/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<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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing<\/li><li>drop in blood pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These may be symptoms of severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;s as&nbsp;angioedema, and&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;that is a very rare&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is&nbsp;<em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 000).<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slightly blood-mixed nasal secretions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common<\/em>&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 and throat.<\/li><li>Headache.<\/li><li>Unpleasant odor or taste of the drug.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sores in the nose, holes in the nasal septum.&nbsp;The cause of these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is unclear.<\/li><li>Glaucoma&nbsp;(&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;), increased eye pressure,&nbsp;cataract&nbsp;(cataract).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dimsyn.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sneezing can occur immediately after spraying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Flutikason Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\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 50 micrograms\/dose.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are anhydrous&nbsp;glucose, microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, phenylethyl alcohol, benzalkonium chloride solution, polysorbate 80, purified 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>Brown-yellow&nbsp;glass bottle with&nbsp;dose pump.&nbsp;Packages of 60 (over-the-counter), 120, 150 and 360 (3&#215;120)&nbsp;doses&nbsp;.<br>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><br>TEVA Czech Industries sro<br>Opava-Kom\u00e0rov<br>Czech Republic<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the instructions for use carefully before using&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation of the nasal spray:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using a new bottle of&nbsp;Flutikason&nbsp;Teva nasal spray or if the spray has not been used for a week, charge the pump by shaking the bottle and spraying in the air until an even shower is obtained.<br>Keep the bottle away from you when you test sprays in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Shake the bottle take off the transparent hat. Hold the spray bottle as in the picture it rests on your thumb and places your middle finger and index finger on each side of the tip of the bottle.<br>Pump by pressing the middle finger and index finger downwards against the thumb.&nbsp;Repeat a few times.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use of the nasal spray:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Sniff your nose. Shake the bottle and remove the clear cap.<br>Hold the spray bottle as in the picture<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20050726000017#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>Bend your head slightly forward.&nbsp;Tap one nostril.<br>Insert the tip of the bottle into the other nostril and pump once.<br>At the same time, breathe in lightly through the nostril.<br>Then exhale through the mouth, before repeating the spray once.<br>Repeat the procedure in the other nostril.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wipe the nasal applicator and put the plastic cap back on.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not exceed the dosage!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cleaning:<\/strong><br>Clean the white plastic part (nasal applicator) at least once a week.&nbsp;Clean it more often if it becomes clogged.<br><em>Do not poke with a needle or other sharp object in the nasal applicator. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20050726000017#\" rel=\"noopener\">Show larger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Take off the transparent hat. Remove the nasal applicator from the bottle as shown. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20050726000017#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>Rinse the nasal applicator and cap under running warm water. Shake off the water and allow it to air dry. Put the nasal applicator and the hat back on the bottle.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the nasal applicator &#8220;plugs in&#8221;, it can stay in hot water for a while.&nbsp;Then rinse with cold water and allow to air dry.&nbsp;Replace the parts.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 50 micrograms\/dose nasal spray, 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":[2549,2551,2552,2550,2565,2567,2568,2566,2212,998],"class_list":["post-8978","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-flutikason-teva","tag-flutikason-teva-dose","tag-flutikason-teva-side-effects","tag-flutikason-teva-uses","tag-medicine","tag-nasal-spray"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8978","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=8978"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9942,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8978\/revisions\/9942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}