What is flunisolide nasal?
Flunisolide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Flunisolide nasal is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
Flunisolide nasal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about flunisolide nasal?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to flunisolide, or if you have any type of untreated infection in your nose or sinuses.
Before using flunisolide, tell your doctor if you have asthma, tuberculosis, herpes simplex infection of your eyes, sores or ulcers in your nose, or if you have recently had an injury of or surgery on your nose.
It may take up to several days of using flunisolide before your symptoms improve. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks of treatment.
Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using flunisolide nasal.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using flunisolide nasal?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to flunisolide, or if you have any type of untreated infection in your nose or sinuses.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication:
asthma;
tuberculosis or any other infection or illness;
herpes simplex infection of your eyes;
sores or ulcers inside your nose; or
if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether flunisolide nasal is harmful to an unborn baby. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether flunisolide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use flunisolide nasal without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using flunisolide nasal.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor.