Q: What are the most common side effects of FLONASE?

A: At recommended doses, FLONASE is effective and well tolerated. Side effects are generally mild and may include headache, nosebleed, or sore throat.

Q: What is the recommended dosage for adults taking FLONASE?

A: As you know, you should take FLONASE as prescribed by your doctor. For adults, the recommended starting dosage is two sprays in each nostril, once a day. One spray in each nostril, taken twice a day (for example, 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.) is also effective. After the first few days, you may be able to reduce your dosage to one spray in each nostril, once daily, for maintenance therapy. The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed two sprays in each nostril.

Q: How is FLONASE used?

A: You should always use FLONASE as directed by your healthcare professional. Nasal symptoms may begin to improve within 12 hours. Maximum relief may take several days. For best results, use daily. Effectiveness depends on regular use. Results may vary.

Q: Can children take FLONASE?

A: Yes. Children as young as 4 years of age can benefit from the multi-symptom nasal allergy relief of FLONASE.

Q: What makes FLONASE effective?

A: FLONASE relieves the nasal allergy symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies as well as year-round nonallergic nasal symptoms that can feel like allergies. FLONASE is an anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces the underlying inflammation that causes nasal allergy symptoms.

Q: How is FLONASE different?

A: Unlike some nasal sprays you buy without a prescription, FLONASE isn’t habit forming. With FLONASE, you avoid the drowsiness or sleeplessness you can get with some allergy medications.