Forms and presentation
Suspension
120 doses
Composition
Each dose contains:
Fluticasone propionate: 50 mcg.
Therapeutic action
Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid for topical action.
Indications
Treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal allergic rhinitis, including fever and perennial rhinitis.
Aqueous nasal Fluticasone propionate is also indicated in patients with alleric rhinitis, for the management of sinus pain and oppression associated with it.
Contraindications
RINISONA is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Warnings
The concomitant use of intranasal corticosteroids with other inhaled corticosteroids could increase the risk of hypercorticism and/or suppression of the HPA axis.
Persons who are using drugs that suppress the immune system are more susceptible to infections than healthy individuals.
Drug interactions
Coadministration of fluticasone propionate and ritonavir is not recommended unless the potential benefit to the patient outweighs the risk of systematic corticosteroid side effects.
Pregnancy
No clinical data.
Dosage and administration
Shake before using
Rinisona should only be administered intranasally
Adults: For prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial rhinitis:
Two sprays in each nostril once daily, preferrably in the morning.
Total daily dose: 200 mcg.
Adolescents and Children 4 years of age and older: For prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, one spray in each nostril one daily, preferrably in the morning. In some cases, two sprays in each nostril once a day may be needed.
To achieve optimal results, it is essential to use the drug regularly.
Overdosage
No data are available on the effects of acute or chronic overdosage with fluticasone.
Side effects
Very rare hypersensitivity reactions, headache, altered taste, altered sense of smell.
As with other nasal sprays, dryness and irritation of the nose and throat have been reported.
HOW TO USE
When you first use the nasal spray, actuate the valve for two or three times to complete the filling and get a full dose.
1. Blow your nose gently
2. Shake the bottle vigorously and remove the protective cap.
3. Start to breathe in air slowly and as soon as the inspiration starts press firmly the valve of the nasal spray. Comlete deep ispiration to allow the air to transport the drug completely.
4. Breathe normally three or four times, and then, according to the dose, apply on the same side or the other nostril.
5. Twice a week remove the valve and wash it under running hot water, let dry and replace.
Origin: Argentine
Laboratories: Phoenix S.A.I.C.Y.F.
Distributor: Droguerie Phenicia
Number of Registration : 195335/04
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