Uses—>
Used to control symptoms of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis (inflammation of nose, throat or chest), to treat stuffy, runny or itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, watery, itchy or red eyes, nasal polyps (abnormal growth of tissue) or other nasal obstructions, asthma. It is also used to treat skin problems like atopic dermatitis (patches of itchy, rough and inflamed skin with blisters), nummular dermatitis (itchy, coin-shaped spots or patches on skin), prurigo nodularis (itchy skin nodules), psoriasis (red and itchy scales on skin), neurodermatitis (thick and leathery skin due to excessive itching and scratching), seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches, red skin causing dandruff), contact dermatitis (red, itchy, inflamed skin caused due to contact with allergens), prickly heat or insect bites, discoid lupus erythematosus (inflamed red bumps with scaling and a crusty appearance on the skin) and in erythroderma (excessive redness of skin).
Work mechanism—>
It prevents the release of the chemicals (prostaglandins, leukotrienes) in the body that cause inflammation and allergies.
Health Suggestion—>
- Inform your doctor if you have tuberculosis, other chest or lung infection, breathing problem, cold, liver disease or thin or brittle bones before using the medicine.
- Avoid use of fluticasone topical preparation on areas where you have itchiness, redness, rashes, infection or acne on the skin.
- Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems or tightness in the chest even after taking the medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you are allergic to fluticasone or any of its ingredients.
- Do not use if you have liver disease, bacterial or fungal infections or low bone mineral density.
- Do not use if you are taking anti-HIV drugs like ritonavir or anti-fungal drugs like ketoconazole.
Normal Side Effects—>
Fever, Chest tightness, Cough, Altered sense of smell, Altered taste, Headache, Itching, Nose bleed, Nasal congestion, Nasal dryness, Nasal irritation, Sneezing, Sore throat, Throat irritation, White spots in the mouth, Vomiting, Stomach upset