Fluticasone proprionate is a glucocorticoid used to prevent or treat allergy and allergy-like symptoms in the nasal passageways, lungs and skin. It is also used to treat nasal polyps, preventing the need for surgery if treatment is successful.

Though this medication is used in a number of applications, the vast majority of people buy fluticasone proprionate as the widely-recognized brand name Flonase. Flonase is a nasal spray used to combat allergy symptoms of nasal passages, including:

• Stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Post-nasal drip
• Itching in nose or back of throat

It's also possible to buy fluticasone proprionate under different brand names, such as Flixonase; Flixonase is the brand name for Flonase in New Zealand, the products are identical.

For use in the lungs fluticasone proprionate should be administered via inhaler, and the medication is available in creams or lotions for topical skin applications. Nasal sprays will have little impact on allergy symptoms in the eyes; separate eye drops may be used along with fluticasone proprionate if needed to treat eye symptoms.

Fluticasone proprionate can be used in patients 4 years of age and up.

Eliminating Nasal Allergies with Fluticasone Proprionate

When the body detects an allergen it releases chemicals which cause inflammation and ultimately leads to the unpleasant symptoms that allergy-sufferers are all too familiar with. Fluticasone proprionate inhibits the release of these chemicals, which relieves symptoms or, if treatment begins in advance of exposure to allergens, prevents symptoms from developing in the first place.

Fluticasone proprionate is effective at treating nasal allergy symptoms regardless of the type of allergen causing the problem. People often associate nasal sprays, eye drops and similar allergy treatments with seasonal outdoor allergies, but in reality many allergy-sufferers buy fluticasone proprionate to treat allergies caused by indoor allergens as well. Common allergens include:

• Animal dander
• Mold
• Dust
• Pollen
• Fungal spores

In addition to allergens the medication is sometimes beneficial in reducing inflammation and allergy-like symptoms caused by exposure to irritants such as smoke, pollution, and certain natural or synthetic chemicals. Avoidance of such irritants is generally the best treatment, and fluticasone proprionate may not provide significant benefit in all scenarios, but the medication may be worth a try if avoidance is not an option.

Dosage & Administration

As a nasal spray fluticasone proprionate is quite easy to use, though administration does vary a little depending on age and intended use.

To prevent allergies from developing:

• Start treatment 1 week prior to allergen exposure.
• Administer one spray in each nostril once per day.
• Continue treatment for as long as allergen exposure continues.

To treat existing nasal allergies in adults:

• Start by administering two sprays per nostril once per day.
• Improvements are usually noticeable within 12 hours, but it will take several days for maximum benefits to be felt.
• After several days of use it may be possible to reduce dosage to one spray per nostril per day.
• Continue treatment as long as needed.

In children 4 to 12 years old:

• For both prevention and treatment, start with one spray per nostril per day.
• Dosage is sometimes increased if one spray is not providing relief. Speak with a doctor about increasing dosage.
• Long-term use of steroids in children can cause a number of problems. Speak with a doctor about duration of treatment.

Like most medications, fluticasone proprionate works best if taken at the same time each day. Any disruption in treatment or inconsistent dosage times will reduce the medication's effectiveness. Do not use other nasal sprays at the same time as fluticasone proprionate without explicit doctor instruction.

Buy Fluticasone Proprionate the Easy Way at Kiwi Drug

Despite being a popular and effective treatment, many allergy-sufferers have a difficult time finding a steady supply of inexpensive, accessible fluticasone proprionate products. Kiwi Drug is proud to offer Flixonase---the New Zealand version of Flonase---at an affordable price without any of the hassle you might encounter at other pharmacies.

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