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Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm, Pack of 1 NASAL SPRAY
Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm, Pack of 1 NASAL SPRAY
Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm, Pack of 1 NASAL SPRAY
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Flutiways Nasal Spray is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis. It contains Fluticasone furoate which works by blocking certain chemical messengers that cause allergy. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nasal ulceration, headache, shortness of breath, soreness, or dryness inside the nose. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

FLUTICASONE FUROATE-27.5MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

NASAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Flutiways Nasal Spray

Flutiways Nasal Spray is used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms (inflammation of the nose's inner mucous membrane), such as sneezing, runny nose, and sinus discomfort in adults and children above six years. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’

Flutiways Nasal Spray is a glucocorticoid that helps treat nasal allergy symptoms. It works by blocking certain chemical messengers present in the brain, causing pain, inflammation (swelling), and allergies. As a result, the Flutiways Nasal Spray provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies. Flutiways Nasal Spray may lower your ability to fight infections, so stay away from people who have any infectious and contagious diseases like measles, tuberculosis, and chickenpox. If you have been around someone who has one of these conditions, please be very cautious, as these diseases are highly contagious, and you might catch these infections Flutiways Nasal Spray makes you more prone to infections.

Flutiways Nasal Spray should be used in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. The most common side effects are nasal ulceration, headache, shortness of breath, soreness, or dryness inside the nose. If these effects appear and are bothersome, call your doctor. Try to stay away from dust as it might worsen your symptoms, and also avoid smoking. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had nose surgery, injury, or nose sores.

Do not use Flutiways Nasal Spray if you are allergic to glucocorticoids or Fluticasone furoate. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Before using Flutiways Nasal Spray, please tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease), cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), herpes infection of the eye (sore on the eyelid or eye surface), asthma (sudden episodes of shortness of breath, and trouble breathing). Also, tell your doctor if you have (TB, a type of lung infection), chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis. Do not use Flutiways Nasal Spray in children below six years old.

Uses of Flutiways Nasal Spray

Treatment of Nasal allergic symptoms (allergic rhinitis).

Directions for Use

Insert the tip of the bottle into a nostril while closing the other nostril and spray towards the sides of the nostril. Keep your head straight and breathe gently. Repeat the same process for another nostril.

Medicinal Benefits

Flutiways Nasal Spray is a glucocorticoid that helps to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Flutiways Nasal Spray works by blocking certain chemical messenger's production that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. As a result, the Flutiways Nasal Spray provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies.

How Flutiways Nasal Spray Works

Flutiways Nasal Spray is a glucocorticoid that helps treat nasal allergy symptoms. It works by blocking certain chemical messengers present in the brain, causing pain, inflammation (swelling), and allergies. As a result, the Flutiways Nasal Spray provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • A blocked nose can be relieved by drinking more water, which helps clear fluids.
  • Use saline nasal spray available over the counter to relieve blockage or blow harder to remove the mucus.
  • Use nasal strips that can be placed on the nose to widen nostrils and increase airflow.
  • Keep a humidifier around to moisten air at home/workplace.
  • Get plenty of rest and avoid activities that tire you out to allow your body fight the infection.
  • Drink lots of fluids to help loosen mucus in the lungs.
  • Use over-the-counter medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage fever.
  • Use a humidifier as it helps soothe irritated airways.
  • Do not make changes to your medication schedule or take over-the-counter medicines without consulting your doctor.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Sinusitis (Sinus infection or Inflammation Of Sinuses):
  • Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms of sinusitis, such as nasal congestion, facial pain, or headaches, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your sinusitis symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • If your doctor advises, you can use nasal decongestants or saline nasal sprays to help relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure.
  • To help your body recover, get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and engage in stress-reducing activities. If your symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Managing Medication-Triggered Bronchitis (Inflammation of the bronchial tubes): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Your healthcare provider will work with you to stop the medication causing the reaction, start alternative treatments, and provide supportive therapy.
  • To manage symptoms and prevent complications, follow your doctor's advice to use inhalers or nebulizers as prescribed, practice good hygiene, avoid irritants, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest.
  • Regularly track your symptoms and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of Flutiways Nasal Spray

Though an overdose of Flutiways Nasal Spray is not expected to cause life-threatening symptoms, it is advised to avoid exceeding the recommended dose. Long-term use may cause cataracts, glaucoma, skin thinning, changes in body fat, easy bruising, increased acne or facial hair, impotence or loss of interest in sex, and menstrual problems. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms or suspect you have overdosed.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had nose surgery, injury, or nose sores. Before using Flutiways Nasal Spray, please inform your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease), cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), herpes infection of the eye (an infection that causes a sore on the eyelid or eye surface), asthma (sudden episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing). Also, tell your doctor if you have (TB, a type of lung infection), chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis. If you have been around someone who has one of these conditions, as these diseases are highly contagious, and Flutiways Nasal Spray makes you more prone to infections. As a precautionary measure, please stay away from dust to help relieve your symptoms more quickly. Before using Flutiways Nasal Spray, inform your doctor if you have ever had diabetes or a weak immune system. After using Flutiways Nasal Spray, speak to your doctor immediately if you notice serious side effects such as facial pain, painful swallowing, eye pain, white patches in the nose/back of your throat, or persistent sore throat. Do not use Flutiways Nasal Spray at the same time as other nasal sprays containing steroid medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Fluticasone furoateMifepristone
Critical
Fluticasone furoateDesmopressin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Fluticasone furoateMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
Using Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm with Mifepristone can reduce the effect of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm with Mifepristone is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
Co-administration of desmopressin together with fluticasone may increase the risk of hyponatremia, a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Desmopressin and Fluticasone together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of water intoxication (water poisoning) and hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
When Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm is taken with fosamprenavir, the amount of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm in the blood may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm and Dinutuximab together can evidently cause an interaction, can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
Taking Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm with Voriconazole may increase the absorption of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm into the bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm and Voriconazole can cause an interaction, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience swelling, muscle weakness, excessive growth of facial or body hair contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoatePosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
Taking Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm with posaconazole can increase the levels of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm and posaconazole, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateDelavirdine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
When Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm is taken with delavirdine, the amount of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm in the blood may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm with Delavirdine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs - swelling, weight gain, high blood sugar, weak muscles, acne, thin skin, easy bruising, irregular periods, too much facial or body hair, bruises, infections, or asthma attacks - contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Fluticasone furoateIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
When Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm is taken with Indinavir, the amount of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm and Indinavir, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateTroleandomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
Troleandomycin may significantly increase the absorption of fluticasone into the blood stream.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm and Troleandomycin, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateMibefradil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
When Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm is taken with mibefradil, the amount of Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm in the blood may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm with Mibefradil together can possibly result in an interaction, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateDinutuximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm:
Combining Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm with Dinutuximab can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flutiways Nasal Spray 16 gm and Dinutuximab together can evidently cause an interaction, can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.

  • Please avoid contact with dust as it might worsen your symptoms.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

  • Also, please avoid contact with pollen present in the air, as it might worsen your symptoms.

  • Contact with any person who has chickenpox, measles, tuberculosis should be avoided as it might cause you the same infection as Flutiways Nasal Spray makes your body prone to infections.

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No

Therapeutic Class

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction is found. But as a precautionary measure, limit or avoid alcohol consumption.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Flutiways Nasal Spray should only be used during pregnancy if the mother's expected benefits outweigh the possible risks to the unborn child.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known whether Flutiways Nasal Spray is secreted in breast milk. A Flutiways Nasal Spray should only be used during breastfeeding if the mother's expected benefit outweighs the child's possible risk.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Flutiways Nasal Spray does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Flutiways Nasal Spray should be used with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required based on your condition.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

It is generally safe to be used if you have kidney problems. However, before using Flutiways Nasal Spray, consult your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Flutiways Nasal Spray is not recommended for children below the age of six years. Proper dose monitoring is required in children above the age of six years by a child specialist.

Have a query?

FAQs

Flutiways Nasal Spray is used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms (inflammation of the nose's inner mucous membrane), such as sneezing, runny nose, and sinus discomfort.

Flutiways Nasal Spray works by blocking certain chemical messengers' production that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. As a result, the Flutiways Nasal Spray provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies.

Studies have shown that using inhaled glucocorticoids for the long term in children like Flutiways Nasal Spray can reduce linear growth. Prolonged exposure to Flutiways Nasal Spray may lead to bone thinning. Flutiways Nasal Spray might obstruct calcium absorption and inhibit bone cell growth. Your doctor will monitor your child's growth during the treatment with Flutiways Nasal Spray. Inform your doctor if you observe any abnormality in your child's growth.

Flutiways Nasal Spray may make your blood glucose levels high. Hence treatment with Flutiways Nasal Spray is cautiously administered in patients with diabetes. Please monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor so the dose can be adjusted accordingly.

Use the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Flutiways Nasal Spray may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. These side effects are not common for all. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

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