Flunisolide

Flunisolide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Flunisolide nasal (for the nose) is used to treat nasal congestion , sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Flunisolide nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Flunisolide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Flunisolide nasal (for the nose) is used to treat nasal congestion , sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Flunisolide nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use flunisolide nasal if you are allergic to flunisolide. To make sure flunisolide nasal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: any type of untreated infection in your nose or sinuses; asthma ; tuberculosis or any other infection or illness; herpes simplex infection of your eyes; sores or ulcers inside your nose; or if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose. Flunisolide can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks. Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes . Steroid medicines may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. You may also need to adjust the dose of your diabetes medications. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether flunisolide nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Steroid medicine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Flunisolide nasal may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe or ongoing nosebleeds; itching , irritation, sores, or white patches in your nose, mouth, or throat; crusting around your nostrils; any wound that will not heal; or fever, chills, weakness, flu symptoms. Common side effects of flunisolide nasal may include: burning or stinging in your nose; stuffy nose, sneezing, minor nosebleed; changes in your sense of smell or taste; watery eyes; irritation in your nose, sore throat ; nausea, vomiting ; or headache . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

2 sprays (2 (2)) 12 hourly Inh — If needed, this dose may be increased to 2 sprays in each nostril 3 times a day. Maximum total daily doses should not exceed 8 sprays in each nostril.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially prednisone . It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on flunisolide used in the nose. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .

Inhaler Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.