Flonase is a nasal spray used in the treatment of allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms which may be year-round or seasonal in nature. Symptoms range from congestion, sensation of itchiness and runniness of the nose and sneezing. When you are physically exposed to pollen, dust mites and animal dander (small scales of bird feather, animal hair and skin), the body reacts by manufacturing inflammatory substances. Flonase contains Fluticasone propionate which acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps in curing these symptoms.

Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) should be administered only on advice of the doctor. He will tell you the proper dosage required for your condition. If you are an adult, he will probably ask you to spray yourself twice daily in each nostril. After a few days, the dose may decrease to one spray per day per nostril. Under no circumstances should you take more than 2 sprays per nostril in a day.
When recommended to a child, Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) should be administered once a day, one spray per nostril. Please follow the doctor’s advice strictly on dosage.

Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) may lead to a few side effects though not something that could be life-threatening. You may start getting headaches, menstrual trouble, back pain, decrease in sexual drive, nasal sores, sore throat, nose bleeding, sinus trouble and coughing. These can be easily treated so let your doctor know as soon as you get them.

Let your doctor know of all the medicines you are taking before starting on Flonase (Fluticasone propionate). Ritonavir, a drug for HIV patients and ketaconazole, an antibiotic may react adversely with Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) if taken simultaneously.

Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) is prescribed by doctors for the treatment of seasonal and all-year-round nasal symptoms, which maybe allergic or non-allergic in nature. Symptoms like congestion of the nose, runny, itchiness and sneezing reduces considerably on administering Flonase (Fluticasone propionate).

Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) should be stored between 4 and 40 degrees C, that is, at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children. It is best that you do not flush Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) in the toilet as it may lead to environmental hazards. Talk to your doctor about the proper way to dispose of it. Do not store in bathroom.

There are a few precautions you should keep in mind before starting your medication of Flonase (Fluticasone propionate). Talk to your doctor about your medical history. Tell him if you have ever suffered from infections like herpes or tuberculosis, measles or chicken pox, nasal sores which have not healed yet or you have recently undergone some sort of nasal surgery.
Though Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) has not been found to be detrimental in pregnant women or lactating mothers, it is best to let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or whether you are breastfeeding your baby.
Also, let your doctor know of all the medicines you may be taking at the moment, including prescription, herbal and over-the-counter drugs.