Flublock Nasal Spray

Composition of Flublock Nasal Spray

Flublock Nasal Spray contains Fluticasone (27.5mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Flublock Nasal Spray

Flublock Nasal Spray is used in the treatment of sneezing and runny nose due to allergies.

Key benefits

• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting

How Flublock Nasal Spray works

Flublock Nasal Spray is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

How to take Flublock Nasal Spray

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray away from the cartilage diving the two sides of your nose and toward the sides of your nostril. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat in the other nostril.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Flublock Nasal Spray

Most side effects of Flublock Nasal are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Sneezing Nasal irritation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Flublock Nasal Spray

Warnings and precautions

Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Flublock Nasal if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Flublock Nasal Spray

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Flublock Nasal Spray

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Your doctor has prescribed Flublock Nasal Spray to treat a runny or stuffy nose caused by allergies (allergic rhinitis).</li> <li>Since it's a nasal spray, it does not expose the rest of your body to the medicine and hence gives you minimal side effects.</li> <li>It's most effective to start using it a few days before an expected contact with the allergen. </li> <li>Inform your doctor if you have an infection, injury, or had a recent surgery of the nose as Flublock Nasal Spray can increase the risk of bleeding, fungal infections in the nose and delay wound healing.</li> <li>Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Flublock Nasal Spray. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.</li> <li>Do not stop taking Flublock Nasal Spray suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid