Flixocort 250 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flixocort 250 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Flixocort 250 250mcg/metered dose Inhaler
Introduction
Flixocort 250 is a steroid. It relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny nose, sneezing and sinus discomfort. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inlammation (swelling) and allergies, thus reli...
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Uses of Flixocort 250
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Flixocort 250
Common
Nasal irritation
How to use Flixocort 250
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 towards the sides of your nostril, away from the car...
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How Flixocort 250 works
Flixocort 250 is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Quick Tips
The right way to use the nasal spray:
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
Flixocort 250 should be avoided in patients with recent nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma.
Brief Description
Indication
Inhalation as, Asthma prophylaxis, Nebuliser suspension as prophylactic management in severe asthma (patients requiring high dose inhaled or oral cort...
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Administration
Prime inhaler (4 actuations into air) before first use and after prolonged (>7 days) idleness
Valve holding chamber and face mask may be used for you...
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Adult Dose
Inhalation
Asthma prophylaxis
Adult: As fluticasone propionate powd or aerosol inhaler: 100 mcg bid in mild asthma, up to 500-1,000 mcg bid in sever...
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Child Dose
Inhalation
Asthma prophylaxis
Child: 4-16 yr As fluticasone propionate powd or aerosol inhaler: 50-100 mcg bid, increased to 200 mcg bid if necessar...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to drug, components or milk proteins, which may result in anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, and urticaria.
Primary treatment of status ...
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Mode of Action
Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the 17 carbon position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but ...
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Precaution
Respiratory tract tuberculosis, untreated fungal or bacterial infections, viral or parasitic infections, ocular herpes simplex; care must be taken to ...
Pregnancy
There are no randomized clinical studies in pregnant women; in women with poorly or moderately controlled asthma, there is increased risk o...
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