Fluticasone nasal (for the nose) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.

The Xhance brand of this medicine is for use only in adults. Veramyst may be used in children as young as 2 years old. Flonase is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

Fluticasone nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use fluticasone nasal if you are allergic to it.

Fluticasone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• sores or ulcers inside your nose;
• injury of or surgery on your nose;
• glaucoma or cataracts;
• liver disease;
• diabetes;
• a weak immune system; or
• any type of infection (bacterial, fungal, viral, or parasitic).

If you use fluticasone nasal without a prescription and you have any medical conditions, ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Use Veramyst (Nasal) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, rash; feeling light-headed; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe or ongoing nosebleeds;
• noisy breathing, runny nose, or crusting around your nostrils;
• redness, sores, or white patches in your mouth or throat;
• fever, chills, body aches;
• blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
• any wound that will not heal; or
• signs of a hormonal disorder--worsening tiredness or muscle weakness, feeling light-headed, nausea, vomiting.

Steroid medicine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Common side effects may include:

• minor nosebleed, burning or itching in your nose;
• sores or white patches inside or around your nose;
• cough, trouble breathing;
• headache, back pain;
• sinus pain, sore throat, fever; or
• nausea, vomiting.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Avoid getting the spray in your eyes or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using fluticasone nasal.