FLONASE^® Allergy Relief Dosing and Administration

FLONASE^®: Effective 24-hour Allergy Symptom Relief^1,2

What your patients can expect

Onset of symptom relief occurs as early as 12 hours³

Relief is generally observed within 24 hours in most patients with SAR, although maximum benefit may take several days²
Patients should be informed that the full effect of FLONASE^® Allergy Relief therapy is not achieved until 2 to 3 days of treatment have been completed. Treatment of seasonal rhinitis should, if possible, start before the exposure to allergens²

Adults 18 years of age or older²

Week 1: Use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, preferably in the morning.²

From week 2 through 3 months: Use 1 spray in each nostril once daily, if symptoms are under control.²

After 3 months of daily use: Advise patients to consult a healthcare professional.²

How to Use FLONASE^® Allergy Relief

For best results with FLONASE^® Allergy Relief, it’s important to get a full dose. Have your patients follow these easy steps.

1. Shake²

Gently shake the spray bottle, and remove the green cap by gently squeezing its ribs.

2. Prime²

If it’s the first time using a new bottle, or if FLONASE^® hasn’t been used in a week, or the nozzle was just cleaned, prime the nozzle.

Aiming the bottle away from the face, grasp the spray bottle and pump until a fine mist appears.

3. Blow²

Blow nose gently to clear the nostrils.

4. Aim²

Close one nostril and place just the tip of the spray nozzle in the other nostril. Aim slightly away from the centre of the nose.

WARNING: Do not spray into the eyes or mouth. FLONASE^® is only for nasal use.

5. Breathe and spray²

While sniffing gently, press down on the spray nozzle once or twice (according to dosing instructions). Patients will feel a light mist in their nose. Then, breathe out through the mouth.

6. Repeat²

Repeat in the other nostril. Wipe the spray nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the cap.

Onset of action

The onset of action is not immediate, and 2 to 3 days of treatment may be required before maximum relief is obtained. Advise your patients that FLONASE^® Allergy Relief works best when used daily².