How should I use flunisolide nasal?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Before your first use, prime the nasal spray pump by spraying 5 to 6 test sprays into the air (away from your face), until a fine mist appears. Prime the nasal spray any time you have not used it for 5 days or longer, or if you have taken apart the spray device to clean it.
Blow your nose gently to clear your nostrils before using this medicine.
Do not use flunisolide nasal in a child younger than 6 years old. Any child using flunisolide nasal should be supervised by an adult while using the nasal spray.
Use this medicine at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times.
Adults should not use more than 8 sprays in each nostril per day. Children younger than 14 years old should not use more than 4 sprays in each nostril per day. Using more than your recommended dose will not make this medicine more effective, and may increase your risk of unwanted side effects.
While using flunisolide nasal, you may need frequent blood tests.
It may take 1 to 2 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using flunisolide nasal as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks of using this medicine.
You should not stop using steroid medicine suddenly or you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose. If you were switched to flunisolide nasal from another steroid medicine, do not stop using the other medicine suddenly.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Store flunisolide nasal in an upright position at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Throw the spray bottle away after you have used 200 sprays, even if there is still medicine left in the bottle.