Generic name: flunisolide nasal [ floo-NIS-oh-lide ]
Brand names: Nasalide, Nasarel
Dosage form: nasal spray (25 mcg/inh)
Drug class:Nasal steroids
What is flunisolide nasal?
Flunisolide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Flunisolide nasal (for the nose) is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
Flunisolide nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use flunisolide nasal if you are allergic to flunisolide.
To make sure flunisolide nasal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
any type of untreated infection in your nose or sinuses;
tuberculosis or any other infection or illness;
herpes simplex infection of your eyes;
sores or ulcers inside your nose; or
if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
Flunisolide can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within th...
