Flomist AZ 50 Mcg Nasal Spray

How to use Flomist AZ 50 Mcg 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.

How Medicine Works

Flomist AZ 50 mcg 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.

Expert Advice

• Your doctor has prescribed Flomist AZ 50 mcg Nasal Spray to treat a runny or stuffy nose caused by allergies (allergic rhinitis).
• 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.
• It"s most effective to start using it a few days before an expected contact with the allergen. 
• Inform your doctor if you have an infection, injury, or had a recent surgery of the nose as Flomist AZ 50 mcg Nasal Spray can increase the risk of bleeding, fungal infections in the nose and delay wound healing.
• Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Flomist AZ 50 mcg Nasal Spray. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
• Do not stop taking Flomist AZ 50 mcg Nasal Spray suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Flomist AZ an antibiotic/steroid/anti-histaminic/anti-cholinergic drug?

Flomist AZ is a steroid but not an antibiotic/anti-histaminic/anti-cholinerhic/decongestant drug.It is used to treat nasal congestion (decongestant) and other symptoms caused by allergies or conditions like asthma

Q. Does it contain sulfa?

It does not contain sulfa

Q. Is Flomist AZ available over the counter?

No. Flomist AZ is a prescription drug. It is not available over the counter

Q. Is Flomist AZ the same as Nasonex/Flonase?

Flomist AZ is also available in the branded form as Flonase nasal spray

Q. Does it contain acetaminophen?

However, Nasonex consists of another drug called Mometasone also used for treating nasal allergies. Acetaaminofen is a different medication

Q. What is used for?

Fluticasone (in the form of inhaler) is used to treat symptoms of asthma and nasal inflammation such as coughing, wheezing, blocked nose, runny nose

Q. Is Flomist AZ used for cold?

It is also used as topical cream to treat various skin allergies and infections. It is not used for common cold

Q. Can I take Flomist AZ with Benadryl/Sudafed/Zyrtec/ Afrin/Allegra/Mucinex?

Yes. Flomist AZ may be taken with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)/Zyrtec (cetrizine)/ Afrin (oxymetazoline)/Allegra (fexofenadine)/Mucinex (guaifenesin) if prescribed by your doctor

Q. Does Flomist AZ propionate cause weight gain/drowsiness/ wakefulness?

Flomist AZ may cause weight gain since it is a steroid drug. It may cause drowsiness or wakefulness. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Is Flomist AZ addictive?

No. Flomist AZ is not an addictive or a controlled/banned substance

Q. Dose Flomist AZ cause nose bleeds?

Yes. The most common and expected side-effect of Flomist AZ nasal spray/inhaler is nose bleeding. If your bleeding is more or does not stop, please consult your doctor

Q. Can I take Flomist AZ if I have high blood pressure?

It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Flomist AZ if you have high blood pressure.Show moreShow less