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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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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About Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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.’

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies. Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm makes you more prone to infections.

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm if you are allergic to glucocorticoids or Fluticasone furoate. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Before using Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm, 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm in children below six years old.

Uses of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm

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

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm is a glucocorticoid that helps to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm works by blocking certain chemical messenger's production that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. As a result, the Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies.

How Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm Works

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm
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.
  • Throat pain can worsen if there is no proper rest for your throat.
  • Drink plenty of warm fluids and frequently gargle with salt water.
  • Humidify the surrounding air using a humidifier, as dry air may increase dryness and throat pain.
  • Consider taking lozenges or hard candy throat pain relievers, which give a soothing effect.
  • Take enough rest and stay in warm places to reduce pain quickly.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, 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 cough 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, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • 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.
  • To keep your vocal cords lubricated and hydrated, drink lots of water.
  • Suck on ice chips, popsicles, or lozenges to clear your throat and reduce hoarseness.
  • Your voice cords may be soothed and healed by honey's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Gargle with salt water.
  • Using a steam humidifier or inhaling steam might help minimize hoarseness and release mucus.
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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm

Though an overdose of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm, 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm makes you more prone to infections. As a precautionary measure, please stay away from dust to help relieve your symptoms more quickly. Before using Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm, inform your doctor if you have ever had diabetes or a weak immune system. After using Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm, 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm at the same time as other nasal sprays containing steroid medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Co-administration of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm with Mifepristone may make Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Co-administration of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm with posaconazole may increase the level of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm in the blood and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and posaconazole, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience muscle weakness, acne, 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. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Co-administration of Saquinavir may increase the absorption of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm into the bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Saquinavir together, a doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as 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 a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Co-administration of Cladribine with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Cladribine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Co-administration of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Ritonavir may increase the blood levels of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Ritonavir together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as palpitations, 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, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneTroleandomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Co-administration of Troleandomycin may significantly increase the absorption of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and tend to increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Troleandomycin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, feeling down, acne, thinning skin, bruises, changes in your period, too much facial or body hair, unusual fat distribution, infection, injury, or a bad asthma attack - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneConivaptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
When Conivaptan is taken with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm, it can make Conivaptan break down faster in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Conivaptan and Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Indinavir may increase the absorption of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm into the bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Indinavir together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, 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.
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Co-administration of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm with Voriconazole may increase the absorption of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm into the bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Voriconazole can cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience swelling, muscle weakness, excessive growth of facial or body hair contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm:
Taking Ceritinib together with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm may increase the blood levels of Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm and Ceritinib together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as high blood pressure, swelling, 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. Do not discontinue the medication 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm makes your body prone to infections.

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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

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm is secreted in breast milk. A Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm, consult your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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.

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FAQs

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm is used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms (inflammation of the nose's inner mucous membrane), such as sneezing, runny nose, and sinus discomfort.

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm works by blocking certain chemical messengers' production that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. As a result, the Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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 Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm can reduce linear growth. Prolonged exposure to Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm may lead to bone thinning. Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm might obstruct calcium absorption and inhibit bone cell growth. Your doctor will monitor your child's growth during the treatment with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm. Inform your doctor if you observe any abnormality in your child's growth.

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm may make your blood glucose levels high. Hence treatment with Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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.

Nile Flo Nasal Spray 6 gm 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.

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