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Fluticasone Propionate

Fluticasone Propionate is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.

Type
Over the counter (OTC)
Brand names
Childrens Flonase Allergy Relief
Taken
Nasal
Label
Haleon US Holdings LLC, revised December 19, 2024 · full label on DailyMed

Purpose

Allergy symptom reliever

What it is used for

Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • nasal congestion
  • itchy nose
  • runny nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • sneezing

Active ingredient

Fluticasone propionate (glucocorticoid)* 50 mcg *read the Question & Answer Leaflet

Do not use

  • in children under 4 years of age
  • to treat asthma
  • if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

or had glaucoma or cataracts

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking

  • medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)
  • a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
  • ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection)

When using this product

  • the growth rate of some children may be slower
  • stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use
  • do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
  • remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis
  • your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection.
  • you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose.
  • you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away.
  • you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product
  • you have severe or frequent nosebleeds

Warnings

Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth. Do not use

  • in children under 4 years of age
  • to treat asthma
  • if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have or had glaucoma or cataracts Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
  • medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)
  • a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
  • ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) When using this product
  • the growth rate of some children may be slower
  • stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use
  • do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
  • remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis
  • your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection.
  • you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose.
  • you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away.
  • you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product
  • you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast –feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast –feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.

Fluticasone in the news

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Recalls

  • Class II Ongoing

    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50 mcg per spray, 120 metered sprays, 16 g net fill, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotek Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Cananda, Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated, Camarillo, CA, NDC 60429-195-…

    Reason: CGMP Deviations:Suspected potential presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex

    Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50 mcg per spray, 120 metered sprays, 16 g net fill, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotek Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Cananda, Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated, Camarillo, CA, NDC 60429-195-15
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: TX5275, Exp. Date: 10/31/2026.
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA
    Quantity
    59,712 bottles
    Recall started
    February 14, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0349-2024
  • Class II Ongoing

    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP 50mcg, 120 Metered Sprays – 16 g net fill, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-0829-1

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: potential presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex

    Apotex Corp.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP 50mcg, 120 Metered Sprays – 16 g net fill, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-0829-1
    Lots / codes
    Lot number # TX5274 Exp. 09/30/2026
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA
    Quantity
    292,752 bottles
    Recall started
    February 9, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0326-2024
  • Class II Terminated

    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50MCG per spray, 16 g net fill weight, 120 Metered Sprays, For Intranasal Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Apotext Corp., Weston, FL 33326. NDC: 60505-0829-1

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.

    CARDINAL HEALTHCARE

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50MCG per spray, 16 g net fill weight, 120 Metered Sprays, For Intranasal Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Apotext Corp., Weston, FL 33326. NDC: 60505-0829-1
    Lots / codes
    Batch TE9159, TE8156
    Distribution
    Nationwide USA
    Quantity
    6 units
    Recall started
    January 26, 2022 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0182-2024
  • Class II Ongoing

    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, 50mcg, 16 g bottles, Manufactured by: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amiy. ALL NDCs

    Reason: CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

    Akorn, Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, 50mcg, 16 g bottles, Manufactured by: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amiy. ALL NDCs
    Lots / codes
    All Lots
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
    Quantity
    N/A
    Recall started
    April 26, 2023 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0804-2023

Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.

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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID b6134ba0-b70a-4eac-9a82-cef64b242c1d.


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