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Indications - Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis

Dosage & Administration - Dosage Adults & Children over 12 years: 2 sprays in each nostril once a day. In some cases 2 sprays into each nostril twice daily, not exceeding 4 sprays. Children under 12 years (2-11 Years): 1 spray in each nostril once a day. Patients should use Fluticasone Furoate nasal spray at regular intervals as directed since its effectiveness depends on its regular use. Children (under 2 years of age): There are no data to recommend use of Fluticasone Furoate Nasal Spray for the treatment of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis in children under 2 years of age. Administration How to use the Nasal Spray Shake the bottle gently and remove the dust cover. Hold the spray with your forefinger and middle finger on either side of the nozzle and your thumb underneath the bottle. If using for the first time or if you have not used it for a week or more, press the nasal applicator several times until a fine mist comes out from the container. Gently blow the nose to clear the nostrils. Close one nostril and carefully insert the nasal applicator into the open nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly and keep the spray upright. Breathe in through your nose and while breathing in, press the white collar of nasal applicator firmly down once to release a spray. Breathe out through your mouth. Repeat the above steps in the same/other nostril for consecutive doses.

Side Effects - Eosinophilic conditions, adrenal insufficiency, growth retardation, Cushing's syndrome, decreased bone density, cataract, glaucoma. Rarely, psychological effects.

Contraindications - Fluticasone Furoate nasal spray is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy: Plasma Fluticasone Furoate concentrations were typically non-quantifiable and therefore potential for reproductive toxicity is expected to be very low. Lactation: The excretion of Fluticasone Furoate into human breast milk has not been investigated.