Flusort Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fluticasone propionate

Indications/Uses

Seasonal & perennial allergic & nonallergic rhinitis in adults & childn ≥4 yr.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 2 sprays (50 mcg) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose: 200 mcg) or 100 mcg bid. Maintenance: 100 mcg (1 spray in each nostril) once daily. Childn ≥12 yr Seasonal allergic rhinitis 200 mcg once daily. Adolescent & childn ≥4 yr Initially 100 mcg (1 spray in each nostril once daily). Patient not adequately responding to 100 mcg 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril), decreased to 100 mcg (1 spray in each nostril) daily once adequate control is achieved. Max total daily dose: 2 sprays in each nostril (200 mcg/day).

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Reduction of growth velocity in childn. Hypercorticism &/or suppression of HPA function. Avoid large doses. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <4 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, skin rash, edema of the face & tongue, pruritus, urticaria, bronchospasm, wheezing, dyspnea & anaphylaxis/anaphylactoid reactions; alteration or loss of sense taste &/or smell; dryness & irritation, conjunctivitis, blurred vision, glaucoma, increased IOP & cataracts.

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Drug Interactions

Other potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations

ATC Classification

R01AD08 - fluticasone ; Belongs to the class of topical corticosteroids used for prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Flusort nasal spray 50 mcg/actuation

Packing/Price

120 actuation x 1's (P588/bottle)

Flusort

fluticasone

Manufacturer:

Glenmark

Distributor:

Glenmark