Description
Same active ingredient (fluticasone) as Flonase®, the US brand. Flomist Nasal Spray is an Indian brand, made and licensed in India.
About Flomist Nasal Spray
Flomist Nasal Spray from Cipla contains fluticasone propionate 50 micrograms per spray, a corticosteroid that works directly inside the nose. It reduces the swelling and inflammation behind hay fever and year-round allergies, easing a blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itching. It is the same active ingredient used in well-known branded allergy sprays.
What it helps with
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
- Perennial allergic rhinitis from dust mites, pets or mold
- Itchy, watery eyes linked to nasal allergies
It is not a treatment for a sudden, severe allergic reaction, which needs emergency care.
How to use it
- Shake gently and remove the cap. Prime a new spray by pumping it into the air until a fine mist appears.
- Blow your nose, then tilt your head slightly forward.
- Close one nostril, insert the nozzle into the other and aim it slightly outwards, away from the center of your nose.
- Breathe in gently as you press. Repeat in the other nostril.
- Wipe the nozzle and replace the cap.
Adults and children 12+: usually two sprays in each nostril once daily, reducing to one spray in each nostril once symptoms are controlled. Younger children should only use it as directed by a doctor.
Give it time
Relief can start within about 12 hours, but it takes several days of regular use for full benefit. For hay fever, start a week or two before your pollen season. Our article on nasal sprays for allergies compares the main options.
Pack sizes
Buy 1, 2 or 3 sprays, from $16.
Side effects
Nosebleeds, nasal dryness, an unpleasant taste or smell, and headache are the most common. Aiming away from the septum reduces nosebleeds. Rarely, long-term steroid use can affect the eyes, so report blurred vision.
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you take ritonavir or other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, have had recent nasal surgery or injury, or have glaucoma or cataracts.
Getting the most from it
Use it every day through your allergy season rather than only on bad days. Rinsing pollen out with a saline spray first can help the medicine reach the nasal lining. If one nostril is completely blocked, a doctor may suggest a decongestant for no more than a few days so the steroid can get in.
Frequently asked questions
Is it addictive like decongestant sprays?
No. Steroid sprays do not cause rebound congestion.
Can I use it with antihistamine tablets?
Yes, many people combine the two.
What other options are there?
See Furamist or the full allergy category.
General information only. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if your symptoms do not improve after two weeks.
Helpful guides
- Nasal Spray for Allergies: How Steroid Sprays Work and How to Use ThemHow steroid nasal sprays treat allergic rhinitis and hay fever, how long they take to work, the correct spraying technique and side…