fluticasone propionate
Fluticasone Propionate is a corticosteroid used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis.
Corticosteroid · by Glenmark Speclt
Generic of Flonase Allergy Relief
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Fluticasone Propionate
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Spray/Inhaler, metered, Topical, Spray/Inhaler
- Strength
- Fluticasone Propionate 0.05MG/SPRAY
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- perennial allergic rhinitis
- Manufacturer
- Glenmark Speclt
- FDA application
- ANDA218742
What is Fluticasone Propionate?
From the FDA label:Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion itchy nose runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing
How to use
Fluticasone Propionate is sold in more than one form (Spray/Inhaler, metered, Topical and Spray/Inhaler), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application ANDA218742 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
Directions read the Quick Start Guide for how to: prime the bottle use the spray clean the spray nozzle shake gently before each use use this product only once a day do not use more than directed ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Week 1- use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily Week 2 through 6 months- use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your symptoms After 6 months of daily use – ask your doctor if you can keep using CHILDREN 4 TO 11 YEARS OF AGE the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Children should use for the shortest amount of time necessary to achieve symptom relief. Talk to your child’s doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year. an adult should supervise use use 1 spray in each nostril once daily CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE do not use
Warnings
Important safety information
Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth. Do not use in children under 4 years of age to treat asthma if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have or had glaucoma or cataracts Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir) a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection. you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose. you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away. you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast –feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug class
How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Spray/Inhaler, metered, Topical and Spray/Inhaler
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Fluticasone Propionate treat?
- Fluticasone Propionate (Fluticasone Propionate) may be used to treat perennial allergic rhinitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Fluticasone Propionate work?
- Fluticasone Propionate is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Fluticasone Propionate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Fluticasone Propionate. To pay less, Fluticasone Propionate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Fluticasone Propionate?
- Fluticasone Propionate is marketed by Glenmark Speclt. You can see Glenmark Speclt's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Fluticasone Propionate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Fluticasone Propionate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Fluticasone Propionate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Fluticasone Propionate available over the counter?
- Yes. Fluticasone Propionate is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Fluticasone Propionate come in?
- Fluticasone Propionate is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, metered, topical and spray/inhaler, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Fluticasone Propionate?
- Fluticasone Propionate is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Fluticasone Propionate FDA-registered?
- Fluticasone Propionate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA218742. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Fluticasone Propionate safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Fluticasone Propionate. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about Fluticasone Propionate
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 47,755 reports naming Fluticasone Propionate, and the FDA flagged 60% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- dyspnoea4,423 reports
- asthma4,199 reports
- headache3,167 reports
- fatigue2,838 reports
- cough2,831 reports
- nausea2,541 reports
- pneumonia2,217 reports
- diarrhoea2,119 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean Fluticasone Propionate caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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