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Flixonase (aka Flonase) Nasal Spray
Contains fluticasone dipropionate 50 mcg per spray, 120 doses. No prescription required as this medicine is a non-prescription medicine in NZKnown as Flonase Nasal Spray, this once daily nasal spray is highly effective in reducing nasal (and sometimes ocular, or eye) symptoms of hayfever (allergic rhinitis), meaning that you will sneeze less, be able to breathe, smell and taste normally, and that your nose will not run or feel blocked. Occasionally, you may need an eye-drop to also control hayfever symtpoms in your eyes (we recommend Livostin eyedrops)Dose :-Adults and children over 12 years of age: two sprays into each nostril once a day, preferably in the morning, unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise .Full therapeutic effect may take several days of regular usage to occur. Flixonas NS is a preventer medicine, so regular daily use is needed for maximum effect. If you do not use this nasal spray regularly then you may not achieve the best result, and you will also need to wait a few days after re-commencing therapy for a full result.Do Not* use this product if you have an acute sinus infection* use if you are pregnant;attempting to become pregnant, or breastfeeding (unless after detailed advice from your doctor or pharmacist- feel free to email us)* use if you are a child under 12 years of age* use if you are using other steroid sprays, inahlers or tablets (unless after detailed advice from your doctor or pharmacist - feel free to email us)* use if you allergic to fluticasone (the active ingredient in Flixonase)* exceed the stated dose* continue to use for longer than 7 days if your symptoms have not resolvedAll medicines have risks as well as benefits. Some side effects of this medicine might include* sneezing * irritation or dryness in the nose or throat, with or without bad taste or smell* skin rashMore rarely, side effects might include* wheezing and shortness of breath * breakdown of tissue inside the nose (nasal septal perforation)Generally, this medicine is very well tolerated.
