Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Age: Adult Condition: Starting dose |
Dose: Nasal Spray – 220 mcg (4 sprays) Frequency: into each nostril once daily Note: The recommended starting dose is 220 mcg (4 sprays) into each nostril once daily. |
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Indication: Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Age: Adult Condition: Maintenance dose |
Dose: Nasal Spray – 110 mcg (2 sprays) Frequency: per day Note: When the maximum benefit has been achieved and symptoms have been controlled, reducing the dose to 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day has been shown to be effective in maintaining control of the allergic rhinitis symptoms. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Age: greater than 12 years |
Dose: Nasal spray – 2 sprays (110 mcg) into each nostril Frequency: once daily Note: Maximum dose is 4 sprays (220 mcg) into each nostril once daily. Reducing the dose to 2 sprays (110 mcg) per day has been shown to be effective in maintaining control once symptoms are controlled. |
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Indication: Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis Age: 6-12 years |
Dose: Nasal spray – 2 sprays (110 mcg) into each nostril Frequency: once daily Note: Recommended starting dose. Children not responding adequately to 110 mcg per day may use 4 sprays (220 mcg) in each nostril once daily. |
Administration
- Prime pump before first use
- Shake well before each use
Side Effect
- Flu syndrome [children] (9%)
- Pharyngitis (5-8%)
- Headache [children] (6%)
- Bronchitis [children] (3%)
- Dyspepsia (3-5%)
- Tooth disorder [children] (3%)
- Epistaxis (3-5%)
- Excoriation [children] (3%)
- Increased cough (2- 8%)
- Upper abdominal pain [children] (5%)
- Diarrhea [children] (3%)
- Rash [children] (3%)
- Asthma [children] (3%)
- Rhinorrhea [children] (2%)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No significant drug interaction has been reported
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No specific effects mentioned
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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Untreated Infections
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May worsen infection
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25˚C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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