Drug Reference
Fluticasone
Glucocorticoids
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoids
- Action class
- Corticosteroid
- Mechanism
- Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AdvairAirDuoAller-FloArmonairArnuityBeserBreoClarisprayCutivateDymistaFlonaseFlonase SensimistFloventFluticareNasopro 24TrelegyWixelaXhance
Available as
0.1 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.2 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.137 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.0275 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.05 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.113 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.232 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.055 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.093 MG/ACTUAT · Nasal Spray0.05 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.00005 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.5 MG/ML0.044 MG/ACTUAT0.11 MG/ACTUAT0.22 MG/ACTUAT0.25 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.5 MG/ACTUAT · Powder0.045 MG/ACTUAT0.115 MG/ACTUAT0.23 MG/ACTUAT
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion itchy, watery eyes itchy nose runny nose sneezing
How to use / dosing
Directions read the Quick Start Guide for how to: prime the bottle use the spray clean the spray nozzle shake gently before each use use this product only once a day do not use more than directed ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Week 1- use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily Week 2 through 6 months- use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your symptoms After 6 months of daily use – ask your doctor if you can keep using CHILDREN 4 TO 11 YEARS OF AGE the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Children should use for the shortest amount of time necessary to achieve symptom relief. Talk to your child’s doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year. an adult should supervise use use 1 spray in each nostril once daily CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE do not use
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE DISKUS (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE) POWDER, METERED [SPORTPHARM LLC]
- FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE SPRAY, METERED [HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC.]
- FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE SPRAY, METERED [CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.]
- MUCINEX NASAL CONGESTION AND ALLERGY RELIEF (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE) SPRAY, METERED [RECKITT BENCKISER LLC]
- CHILDRENS FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE ALLERGY RELIEF (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE) SPRAY, METERED [GLENMARK THERAPEUTICS INC., USA]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.