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Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi, Pack of 1 Nasal Spray
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FLUTICASONE FUROATE-0.055%W/W

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NASAL

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About Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi

Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi belongs to a group of medications known as glucocorticoids. Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is primarily used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms (inflammation of the nose's inner mucous membrane), such as sneezing, runny nose, and sinus discomfort in adults and children above six years. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’

Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is a glucocorticoid that helps treat nasal allergy symptoms. It works by blocking certain chemical messengers present in the brain, causing pain, inflammation (swelling), and allergies. As a result, the Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies. Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi may lower your ability to fight infections, so stay from people who have any infectious and contagious diseases like measles, tuberculosis, and chickenpox. If you have been around someone who has one of these conditions, please be very cautious, as these diseases are highly contagious, and you might catch these infections Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi makes you more prone to infections.

Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi should be used in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. The most common side effects are nasal ulceration, headache, shortness of breath, soreness, or dryness inside the nose. If these effects appear and are bothersome, call your doctor. Try to stay away from dust as it might worsen your symptoms, and also avoid smoking. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had nose surgery, injury, or nose sores.

Do not use Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi if you are allergic to glucocorticoids or Fluticasone furoate. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Before using Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi, please tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease), cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), herpes infection of the eye (sore on the eyelid or eye surface), asthma (sudden episodes of shortness of breath, and trouble breathing). Also, tell your doctor if you have (TB, a type of lung infection), chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis. Do not use Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi in children below six years old.

Uses of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi

Nasal allergic symptoms (allergic rhinitis).

Directions for Use

Nasal spray: Insert the tip of the bottle into a nostril while closing the other nostril and spray towards the sides of the nostril. Keep your head straight and breathe gently. Repeat the same process for another nostril.

Medicinal Benefits

Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is a glucocorticoid that helps to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi works by blocking certain chemical messenger's production that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. As a result, the Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • A blocked nose can be relieved by drinking more water, which helps clear fluids.
  • Use saline nasal spray available over the counter to relieve blockage or blow harder to remove the mucus.
  • Use nasal strips that can be placed on the nose to widen nostrils and increase airflow.
  • Keep a humidifier around to moisten air at home/workplace.
  • Get plenty of rest and avoid activities that tire you out to allow your body fight the infection.
  • Drink lots of fluids to help loosen mucus in the lungs.
  • Use over-the-counter medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage fever.
  • Use a humidifier as it helps soothe irritated airways.
  • Do not make changes to your medication schedule or take over-the-counter medicines without consulting your doctor.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Sinusitis (Sinus infection or Inflammation Of Sinuses):
  • Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms of sinusitis, such as nasal congestion, facial pain, or headaches, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your sinusitis symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • If your doctor advises, you can use nasal decongestants or saline nasal sprays to help relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure.
  • To help your body recover, get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and engage in stress-reducing activities. If your symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Managing Medication-Triggered Bronchitis (Inflammation of the bronchial tubes): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Your healthcare provider will work with you to stop the medication causing the reaction, start alternative treatments, and provide supportive therapy.
  • To manage symptoms and prevent complications, follow your doctor's advice to use inhalers or nebulizers as prescribed, practice good hygiene, avoid irritants, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest.
  • Regularly track your symptoms and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had nose surgery, injury, or nose sores. Before using Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi, please inform your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease), cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye), herpes infection of the eye (an infection that causes a sore on the eyelid or eye surface), asthma (sudden episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing). Also, tell your doctor if you have (TB, a type of lung infection), chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis. If you have been around someone who has one of these conditions, as these diseases are highly contagious, and Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi makes you more prone to infections. As a precautionary measure, please stay away from dust to help relieve your symptoms more quickly. Before using Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi, inform your doctor if you have ever had diabetes or a weak immune system. After using Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi, speak to your doctor immediately if you notice serious side effects such as facial pain, painful swallowing, eye pain, white patches in the nose/back of your throat, or persistent sore throat. Do not use Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi at the same time as other nasal sprays containing steroid medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Fluticasone furoateDesmopressin
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Fluticasone furoateMifepristone
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Fluticasone furoateDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
Co-administration of desmopressin together with fluticasone may increase the risk of hyponatremia, a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Desmopressin and Fluticasone together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of water intoxication (water poisoning) and hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
Using Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi with Mifepristone can reduce the effect of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi with Mifepristone is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
When Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is taken with Cobicistat, the amount of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi and Cobicistat, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience swelling, weight gain, high blood sugar, weak muscles, acne, thin skin, easy bruising, irregular periods, too much facial or body hair, bruises, infections, or asthma attacks contact your your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Fluticasone furoateNelfinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
When Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is taken with Nelfinavir, the amount of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi with Nelfinavir together can possibly result in an interaction, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
Coadministration of Itraconazole and Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi may significantly increase the absorption of fluticasone into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
Fluticasone and itraconazole may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still use them. Swelling, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, depression, acne, stretch marks, easy bruising, cataracts, irregular menstruation, and excessive face or body hair growth are all signs that you must visit a doctor. Never discontinue taking a medication without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
Taking Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi with Voriconazole may increase the absorption of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi into the bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi and Voriconazole can cause an interaction, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience swelling, muscle weakness, excessive growth of facial or body hair contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
The serum concentration of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi can be increased when it is combined with Amprenavir.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi and Amprenavir, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - swelling, weight gain, high blood sugar, weak muscles, feeling down, acne, thin skin, easy bruising, irregular periods, bruises, changes in body fat, infections, injuries, or a bad asthma attack - contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Fluticasone furoateFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
When Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is taken with fosamprenavir, the amount of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi in the blood may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi and Dinutuximab together can evidently cause an interaction, can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateTroleandomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
Troleandomycin may significantly increase the absorption of fluticasone into the blood stream.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi and Troleandomycin, but can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Fluticasone furoateCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi:
When Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is taken with Ceritinib, the amount of Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi in the blood may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi with Ceritinib together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience swelling, weight gain, high blood sugar, weak muscles, feeling down, acne, thin skin, easy bruising, irregular periods, too much facial or body hair, bruises, infections, or asthma attacks contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
  • Please avoid contact with dust as it might worsen your symptoms.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Also, please avoid contact with pollen present in the air, as it might worsen your symptoms.
  • Contact with any person who has chickenpox, measles, tuberculosis should be avoided as it might cause you the same infection as Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi makes your body prone to infections.

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FAQs

Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi works by blocking certain chemical messengers' production that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. As a result, the Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi provides relief from the discomfort and irritation in the nose caused due to allergies.

Studies have shown that using inhaled glucocorticoids for the long term in children like Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi can reduce linear growth. Prolonged exposure to Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi may lead to bone thinning. Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi might obstruct calcium absorption and inhibit bone cell growth. Your doctor will monitor your child's growth during the treatment with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi. Inform your doctor if you observe any abnormality in your child's growth.

Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi may make your blood glucose levels high. Hence treatment with Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi is cautiously administered in patients with diabetes. Please monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor so the dose can be adjusted accordingly.

Use the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. These side effects are not common for all. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • COBICISTAT
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR

Special Advise

  • Do not stop using Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi suddenly without talking to your doctor first, as it may worsen your symptoms.
  • Be careful not to get Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi into your eyes or mouth.
  • Snizaflo Nasal Spray 120 mdi may lower your ability to fight infections, so stay from people who have any infectious and contagious diseases like measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox, etc.
  • Though it is unlikely, this medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. See the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergy: It is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’. Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

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