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Preparaciones nasales de fluticasona

Revisado por pares por Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPÚltima actualización por Michael Stewart, MRPharmSÚltima actualización 24 Abr 2023

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Fluticasone relieves symptoms of rhinitis such as a stuffy, runny or itchy nose.

Puede tomar unos días de tratamiento antes de que sientas el efecto completo.

Si lo estás usando para la fiebre del heno, comienza a usarlo 2-3 semanas antes de que comience la temporada de fiebre del heno y úsalo regularmente.

The most common side effects of fluticasone are dryness and irritation of the nose and throat.

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  • Fluticasone is a steroid medicine used to treat nasal allergies and nasal polyps.

  • It reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose, easing congestion, itching, and sneezing.

  • It is available as a nasal spray or nose drops.

  • Common side effects include dryness and irritation in the nose and throat.

  • If you buy it without a prescription, see a doctor if symptoms don't improve after 7 days.

  • Use it regularly for best results, even once symptoms are controlled.

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Resumen

Tipo de medicamento

Corticosteroide

Usado para

The spray is used for nasal allergies; the drops are used for nasal polyps

También llamado

Avamys® (fluticasone furoate); Flixonase®; Nasofan®; Pirinase® Hayfever (fluticasone propionate)
Combination brands: Dymista® (fluticasone propionate with azelastina)

Disponible como

Nasal spray and nose drops

What is fluticasone used for?

Fluticasone is a type of steroid (corticosteroid) used to prevent, or ease, rinitis. This is a condition where the inside of your nose becomes inflamed and irritated. It is commonly caused by allergies, such as fiebre del heno.

How does fluticasone work?

Fluticasone works by reducing inflammation and swelling in the nose, helping to relieve congestion, itching, sneezing, irritation, and discomfort of nasal allergies.

What is fluticasone available as?

Fluticasone is available on prescription as a nasal spray or nasal drops. There are several different brands available. You can also buy smaller packs of some brands without a prescription at pharmacies.

The Dymista® brand of fluticasone spray also contains a medicine called azelastine. Azelastine is an antihistamínico. Antihistamines help to ease the symptoms of rhinitis too.

Fluticasone nose drops (brand Flixonase® Nasule) are used for pólipos nasales. Polyps are small growths inside the nose that can cause symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis.

Side effects of fluticasone

Common side effects of fluticasone include:

  • Dryness and irritation of the nose and throat.

  • Unusual tastes and smells.

  • Blocked or congested nose.

  • Goteo nasal.

  • Itchy nose.

  • Dolor de cabeza.

You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet inside your pack.

How to manage fluticasone side effects

Los efectos no deseados a menudo mejoran a medida que su cuerpo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes persiste o se vuelve problemático.

Common side effects of fluticasone

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Dryness and irritation of the nose and throat, mild nosebleeds, unusual tastes and smells

If any of these become troublesome, speak with a pharmacist or doctor

Dolor de cabeza

Bebe mucha agua y pide a tu farmacéutico que te recomiende un analgésico adecuado. Si los dolores de cabeza continúan, consulta a tu médico

Si experimenta otros síntomas que cree que pueden deberse a este medicamento, hable con su médico o farmacéutico.

Who should not use fluticasone

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using fluticasone, let your doctor or pharmacist know:

  • Si tienes una infección en la nariz.

  • Si recientemente te has sometido a alguna cirugía en la nariz.

  • Si tienes tuberculosis (TB).

  • If it is intended for a child. (Fluticasone is suitable for use by children, but only if it has been prescribed by a doctor.)

  • Si estás embarazada o amamantando.

  • Si está tomando o usando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que esté disponible para comprar sin receta, así como medicamentos herbales y complementarios.

  • Si alguna vez has tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

How to use fluticasone

How to use fluticasone nasal spray

  1. Read the manufacturer's instructions to make sure you know how to work the spray. Some sprays have a button to push; others work by pushing down on a collar around the bottle.

  2. Shake the bottle well and remove the cap. (Before you use the spray for the first time, activate the spray a few times until you can see a fine mist in the air - this only needs to be done when you first start using a new bottle.)

  3. Sopla tu nariz suavemente para despejarla.

  4. Close one nostril by placing a finger against one side of your nose. Tilt your head forward slightly and insert the nozzle of the spray into the other nostril. Try to keep the bottle upright as you do this.

  5. Inhale por la nariz mientras activas el spray. Luego, retira la boquilla de tu fosa nasal y exhala por la boca. Repite si estás usando dos pulverizaciones por cada dosis.

  6. Repite el paso anterior en tu otra fosa nasal.

  7. Wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the cap.

How to use fluticasone nose drops

  1. Sopla tu nariz suavemente para despejarla.

  2. Remove one of the containers from the strip in the foil pack. Flick or shake the container to make sure the contents are well mixed. Hold the container so that the liquid is in the bottom and then twist the top tab to remove it.

  3. Lie on a bed with your head hanging backwards over an edge. An alternative is to kneel or bend forwards with your head down. (Do not stand with your head just tipped backwards, as the drops will not reach all the surfaces inside your nose if you do this.)

  4. Squeeze the container to release half of the solution into one nostril, and the rest into your other nostril (this will mean putting about six drops into each nostril).

  5. Stay lying or bending down for two minutes after putting in the drops before getting up. This is so that the liquid stays for a while in your nose and does not immediately run out of your nose or down the back of your throat.

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  • Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack for a step-by-step guide of how to use the spray/drops, and a full list of the side effects.

  • Try to remember to use fluticasone regularly, even if your symptoms are controlled.

  • If you forget a dose at your usual time, take it as soon as you remember unless your next dose is due. If your next dose is due then have the dose which is due and leave out the forgotten one. Do not 'double up' to make up for a missed dose.

If you are using fluticasone nasal spray

  • Use the spray in both nostrils.

  • Most adults use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily (e.g. Flixonase®, Nasofan®, Avamys®).

  • For Dymista®, use 1 spray in each nostril twice daily.

  • Check the label carefully to make sure you are using the correct dose for your brand.

  • Use it at the same time(s) each day.

  • Once symptoms improve, you may be able to reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily (if the label says this is suitable).

  • Keep using it regularly, even when symptoms are controlled.

  • If bought without seeing a doctor and there is no improvement after 7 days, book an appointment with your GP.

  • Do not use it more often or longer than recommended, as this may increase side effects.

  • Fluticasone can usually be used for up to 3 months, or longer if prescribed by a doctor.

  • For hay fever, start using it 2–3 weeks before the season begins for best results.

If you are using fluticasone nose drops

  • Use the drops once or twice daily as recommended by your doctor.

  • If your symptoms have not improved after 4-6 weeks of using the drops, contact your doctor for further advice.

How to store fluticasone

  • Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.

  • Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

  • Flixonase Nasules® only keep for four weeks once the foil wrapper has been opened. Always keep unused Nasules® in the foil and dispose of any which are unused after this time.

  • Check the label for how long you can use fluticasone spray once it has been opened. After this time, get a fresh supply.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos

Nunca tome más de la dosis prescrita. Si sospecha que usted u otra persona podría haber tomado una sobredosis de este medicamento, acuda al departamento de accidentes y emergencias de su hospital local. Lleve el envase con usted, incluso si está vacío.

Este medicamento es para ti. Nunca lo des a otras personas, incluso si su condición parece ser la misma que la tuya.

Si vas a someterte a una operación o tratamiento dental, informa a la persona que realiza el tratamiento sobre los medicamentos que estás tomando.

Si compras algún medicamento, consulta con un farmacéutico que sea seguro tomarlo junto con tus otros medicamentos.

No guardes medicamentos caducados o no deseados. Llévalos a tu farmacia local, que se encargará de desecharlos por ti.

Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre este medicamento, consulta a tu farmacéutico.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Can I use fluticasone during pregnancy?

Fluticasone can be used during pregnancy, with both nasal sprays and drops generally considered safe because very little of the medicine enters the bloodstream.

Can I drink alcohol while using fluticasone?

Yes, you can usually drink alcohol while using fluticasone. There are no known direct interactions between alcohol and fluticasone inhalers or nasal sprays.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Can fluticasone be used by children?

Yes, fluticasone is suitable for use by children, but it must be prescribed by a doctor. It should not be given to a child without a doctor's consultation.

What should I do if my symptoms don’t improve after using the nasal spray for a week?

If you bought the fluticasone nasal spray without seeing a doctor and your symptoms haven't improved after 7 days, you should book an appointment with your GP.

When should I expect to see an improvement in my symptoms when using fluticasone nose drops?

If your symptoms have not improved after 4-6 weeks of using fluticasone nose drops, you should contact your doctor for further advice.

How long can I use fluticasone nasal spray for?

Fluticasone nasal spray can usually be used for up to 3 months. If a doctor has prescribed it, you might be able to use it for longer. It's important not to use it more often or for longer than recommended without medical advice, as this could increase side effects.

Why is Dymista® a combination product and how does it differ from other fluticasone sprays?

The Dymista® brand of fluticasone spray contains an additional medicine called azelastine, which is an antihistamine. Antihistamines also help to ease rhinitis symptoms, offering a combined effect with fluticasone's corticosteroid action. This makes it different from other fluticasone sprays that only contain fluticasone.

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Michael Stewart, MRPharmS

Gerente de Revisión de Folletos de Medicamentos – Contratista, Farmacéutico

BPharm (Hons), MRPharmS

Michael es un farmacéutico comunitario que ejerce en Midlands y South Yorkshire con más de 20 años de experiencia asesorando sobre medicamentos y condiciones médicas. Tiene una sólida formación en capacitación en atención médica, habiendo producido e impartido cursos de formación para equipos de farmacia y personal de entornos de atención residencial, incluidas enfermeras. También ha contribuido a juntas asesoras de farmacia para la gestión de condiciones de baja gravedad en la comunidad.

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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH

El Dr. Colin Tidy es un médico del NHS, con sede en Oxfordshire.

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