An ad campaign about Flonase nasal spray encourages people to ask your doctor for a prescription, however, it does not mention any useful information about the drug contents, indication, contraindications or precautions, only that it provides relief from nasal congestions.
Flonase is actually a nasal spray containing fluticasone propionate. It is used primarily to treat nasal symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing brought about by seasonal or year-round allergies. While using flonase, inform your doctor if you have flu symptoms like fever, chills and body aches; vision problems; ongoing or severe nosebleed; sores or injury to the nose. Tell your doctor if you are using ketoconazole or Nizoral or any HIV medicines like ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra).It may take up to several days before improvement in condition can be seen. The whole bottle must be thrown away after you have used 120 sprays since the amount of fluticasone propionate delivered may not be consistent anymore. Flonase also lowers the body’s immune system since it decreases the number of blood cells that help fight infections. Immediately ask your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions may prove to be fatal in people under Flonase medication. It must not be given to children under four years old, pregnant and lactating women.
From Rxlist.com:
FLONASE Nasal Spray, 50 mcg is an aqueous suspension of microfine fluticasone propionate for topical administration to the nasal mucosa by means of a metering, atomizing spray pump. FLONASE Nasal Spray also contains microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dextrose, 0.02% w/w benzalkonium chloride, polysorbate 80, and 0.25% w/w phenylethyl alcohol, and has a pH between 5 and 7.
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