Flunisolide Nasal Spray

Flunisolide nasal spray is used to relieve symptoms of sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose caused by hay fever or other allergies. Flunisolide nasal spray should not be used to treat symptoms (e.g., sneezing, stuffy, runny, itchy nose) caused by the common cold. It is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergy symptoms.

🔔 How should this medicine be used?

Flunisolide comes as a solution (liquid) to spray in the nose. It is usually sprayed in each nostril 2 to 3 times a day but may be used less frequently after your symptoms are controlled.. Use flunisolide at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use flunisolide exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

An adult should help children younger than 12 years old to use flunisolide nasal spray. Children younger than 6 years of age should not use this medication.

Flunisolide nasal spray is only for use in the nose. Do not swallow the nasal spray and be careful not to spray it into your mouth or eyes.

Each bottle of flunisolide nasal spray should only be used by one person. Do not share flunisolide nasal spray because this may spread germs.

Flunisolide nasal spray controls the symptoms of hay fever or allergies but does not cure these conditions. Your symptoms may improve several days after you first use flunisolide, but it may take 1 to 2 weeks before you feel the full benefit of flunisolide. Flunisolide works best when used regularly. Use flunisolide on a regular schedule unless your doctor has told you to use it as needed. Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse or do not improve after you use flunisolide nasal spray for 3 weeks.

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Flunisolide nasal spray is designed to provide a certain number of sprays. After the marked number of sprays has been used, the remaining sprays in the bottle might not contain the correct amount of medication. You should keep track of the number of sprays you have used and throw away the bottle after you have used the marked number of sprays even if it still contains some liquid.

Before you use flunisolide nasal spray for the first time, read the written directions that come with it. Follow these steps:

To use the nasal spray, follow these steps:

1. Remove the dust cover.
2. If you are using the pump for the first time, have not used it for 5 days or more, or have just cleaned the nozzle, you must prime it by following steps 3 to 4 below. If you have used the pump in the past 5 days, skip to step 5.
3. Hold the spray with the applicator between your forefinger and middle finger and the bottom of the bottle resting on your thumb. Point the applicator away from your face.
4. If you are using the spray for the first time, have used the pump before but not within the past 5 days, or have just cleaned the nozzle, press down and release the pump 5 or 6 times until you see a fine spray.
5. Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.
6. Tilt your head slightly forward and carefully put the nasal applicator tip into your nostril. Be sure to keep the bottle upright.
7. Hold one nostril closed with your finger.
8. Hold the pump with the applicator between your forefinger and middle finger and the bottom resting on your thumb.
9. Begin to breathe in through your nose.
10. While you are breathing in, use your forefinger and middle finger to press firmly and quickly down on the applicator and release a spray.
11. Breathe gently in through the nostril and breathe out through your mouth.
12. Remove the pump from the nostril and bend your head back to let the medication spread over the back of the nose.
13. If your doctor told you to use two sprays in that nostril, repeat steps 6 to 12.
14. Repeat steps 6 to 13 in the other nostril.
15. Wipe the applicator with a clean tissue and cover it with the dust cover.Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient.