fluticone nasal spray - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is fluticone nasal spray used for?
fluticone nasal spray (Fluticasone Propionate (0.05% w/v)) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Fluticasone Propionate (0.05% w/v), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Fluticasone Propionate (0.05% w/v)
- Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
π‘ Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
π fluticone nasal spray Uses & Benefits
- Fluticone Nasal Spray is a steroid.
- It relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny nose, sneezing and sinus discomfort.
- It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inlammation (inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling" itemprop="relatedLink">swelling) and allergies, thus relieving the discomfort and irritation in your nose.You should always use Fluticone Nasal Spray as advised by your doctor.
- To get the full benefit of the medicine you should take it regularly.
- Normally, you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose.
- Then repeat for the other nostril.Nasal irritation is a very common side effect of this medicine.
- It may also cause nosebleed and headache in some patients.
- Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or they do not go away.
- Using corticosteroids like this medicine makes you more susceptible to viral infections, so you should stay away from people who have these infections.
- In general, you should try to avoid situations which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and itβs best not to smoke.Before using this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- It is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- If you use this medicine for a long time, your doctor may want to carry out certain medical tests to check your progress.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Fluticasone Propionate (0.05% w/v) |
| Brand Name | fluticone nasal spray |
| Manufacturer | Zydus Cadila |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take fluticone nasal spray
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of fluticone nasal spray
- Nasal irritation
- Headache
- Nosebleeds
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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π Substitutes for fluticone nasal spray
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Fluticasone Propionate (0.05% w/v)):
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fluticare lotionHetero Drugs Ltd βΉ56.50 87.1% CHEAPER
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fluticare 0.05% lotionASV Laboratories India Pvt Ltd βΉ56.50 87.1% CHEAPER
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flooty creamEclipser Pharmaceuticals βΉ72.00 83.6% CHEAPER
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f sone 0.05% creamCaryota Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd. βΉ120.00 72.6% CHEAPER
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ftson 0.05% nasal sprayPharmatech India βΉ160.00 63.5% CHEAPER
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flutimax 0.05% nasal sprayMaxQure Labs βΉ170.00 61.2% CHEAPER
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rhinofit nasal sprayEntod Pharmaceuticals Ltd βΉ205.70 53% CHEAPER
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sino nasal sprayNri Vision Care India Limited βΉ209.00 52.3% CHEAPER
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cazomist nasal sprayOsiante Biotech βΉ225.00 48.6% CHEAPER
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flutivin nasal sprayLeeford Healthcare Ltd βΉ225.00 48.6% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.