Préparations nasales de fluticasone

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What is fluticasone used for?

Fluticasone is a type of steroid (corticosteroid) used to prevent, or ease, la rhinite. C'est une condition où l'intérieur de votre nez devient enflammé et irrité. Elle est généralement causée par des allergies, telles que rhume des foins.

How does fluticasone work?

Fluticasone works by reducing inflammation and swelling in the nose, helping to relieve congestion, itching, sneezing, irritation, and discomfort of nasal allergies.

What is fluticasone available as?

Fluticasone is available on prescription as a nasal spray or nasal drops. There are several different brands available. You can also buy smaller packs of some brands without a prescription at pharmacies.

The Dymista® brand of fluticasone spray also contains a medicine called azelastine. Azelastine is an antihistaminique. Antihistamines help to ease the symptoms of rhinitis too.

Fluticasone nose drops (brand Flixonase® Nasule) are used for les polypes nasaux. Polyps are small growths inside the nose that can cause symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis.

Side effects of fluticasone

Common side effects of fluticasone include:

• Sécheresse et irritation du nez et de la gorge.

• Unusual tastes and smells.

• Blocked or congested nose.

• Nez qui coule.

• Itchy nose.

• Maux de tête.

Vous trouverez une liste complète dans la notice d'information du fabricant à l'intérieur de votre paquet.

How to manage fluticasone side effects

Les effets indésirables s'améliorent souvent à mesure que votre corps s'adapte au nouveau médicament, mais parlez à votre médecin ou pharmacien si l'un des effets suivants persiste ou devient gênant.

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes que vous pensez être dus à ce médicament, parlez-en à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien.

Who should not use fluticasone

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using fluticasone, let your doctor or pharmacist know:

• Si vous avez une infection dans le nez.

• Si vous avez récemment subi une intervention chirurgicale sur le nez.

• Si vous avez la tuberculose (TB).

• If it is intended for a child. (Fluticasone is suitable for use by children, but only if it has been prescribed by a doctor.)

• Si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez.

• Si vous prenez ou utilisez d'autres médicaments. Cela inclut tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles à l'achat sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médecines complémentaires.

• Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à un médicament.

How to use fluticasone

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• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack for a step-by-step guide of how to use the spray/drops, and a full list of the side effects.

• Try to remember to use fluticasone regularly, even if your symptoms are controlled.

• If you forget a dose at your usual time, take it as soon as you remember unless your next dose is due. If your next dose is due then have the dose which is due and leave out the forgotten one. Do not 'double up' to make up for a missed dose.

If you are using fluticasone nasal spray

• Use the spray in both nostrils.

• Most adults use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily (e.g. Flixonase®, Nasofan®, Avamys®).

• For Dymista®, use 1 spray in each nostril twice daily.

• Check the label carefully to make sure you are using the correct dose for your brand.

• Use it at the same time(s) each day.

• Once symptoms improve, you may be able to reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily (if the label says this is suitable).

• Keep using it regularly, even when symptoms are controlled.

• If bought without seeing a doctor and there is no improvement after 7 days, book an appointment with your GP.

• Do not use it more often or longer than recommended, as this may increase side effects.

• Fluticasone can usually be used for up to 3 months, or longer if prescribed by a doctor.

• For hay fever, start using it 2–3 weeks before the season begins for best results.

If you are using fluticasone nose drops

• Use the drops once or twice daily as recommended by your doctor.

• If your symptoms have not improved after 4-6 weeks of using the drops, contact your doctor for further advice.

How to store fluticasone

• Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur directe et de la lumière.

• Flixonase Nasules® only keep for four weeks once the foil wrapper has been opened. Always keep unused Nasules® in the foil and dispose of any which are unused after this time.

• Check the label for how long you can use fluticasone spray once it has been opened. After this time, get a fresh supply.

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Questions fréquemment posées

Can I use fluticasone during pregnancy?

Fluticasone can be used during pregnancy, with both nasal sprays and drops generally considered safe because very little of the medicine enters the bloodstream.

Can I drink alcohol while using fluticasone?

Yes, you can usually drink alcohol while using fluticasone. There are no known direct interactions between alcohol and fluticasone inhalers or nasal sprays.