Label: FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE spray, metered

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated March 8, 2022

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  • Active ingredient

    Fluticasone propionate (glucocorticoid) 50 mcg (in each spray)

  • Purpose

    Allergy symptom reliever

  • Keep Out of Reach of Children

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

    ■ nasal congestion

    ■ runny nose

    ■ sneezing

    ■ itchy nose

    ■itchy, watery eyes

  • Warnings

    Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth.

    Do Not Use

    ■ in children under 4 years of age

    ■ to treat asthma

    ■ if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed

    ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you

    have or had glaucoma or cataracts

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

    ■ medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)

    ■ a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash

    ■ ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection)

    When using this product

    ■ the growth rate of some children may be slower

    ■ stinging or sneezing may occur for a few seconds right after use

    ■do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs

    ■ remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    ■ you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis

    ■ your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe

    facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection.

    ■ you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose.

    ■ you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away.

    ■ you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product

    ■ you have severe or frequent nosebleeds

    Pregnancy or Breast Feeding

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep Out of Reach of Children

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    ■ read the Quick Start Guide for how to:

    ■ prime the bottle

    ■ use the spray

    ■ clean the spray nozzle

    ■ shake gently before each use

    ■ use this product only once a day

    ■ do not use more than directed

    ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

    ■ Week 1 – use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily

    ■ Week 2 through 6 months – use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your

    symptoms

    ■ After 6 months of daily use – ask your doctor if you can keep using

    CHILDREN 4 TO 11 YEARS OF AGE

    ■ the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Children should use for the

    shortest amount of time necessary to achieve symptom relief. Talk to your child’s doctor if your

    child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year.

    ■ an adult should supervise use

    ■ use 1 spray in each nostril once daily

    CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE

    ■ do not use

  • Other information

    TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if plastic sleeve is torn or broken. Under the cap and nozzle, each

    bottle has an aluminum seal around bottle neck. Do not use if any of these features are torn or

    damaged.

    ■ you may start to feel relief the first day and full effect after several days of regular, once-a-day use

    ■ store between 4° and 30°C (39° and 86°F)

    ■ keep the label and enclosed materials. They contain important additional information.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    benzalkonium chloride, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, phenylethyl alcohol, polysorbate 80, and purified water

  • Questions or comments

    Call toll-free 1-800-262-9010 weekdays (9:00 am- 5:00 pm)

    What problems can Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray help with?

    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray helps relieve a broad range of uncomfortable symptoms like congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and itchy eyes.

    These symptoms can be triggered by allergens like pollen, mold, dust and pet dander.

    Manufactured by:

    Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

    Amityville, NY 11701

    Rev.968:00 09/17

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Carton

    AKORN

    * Compare to the active ingredient in Flonase®

    NDC 50383-968-16

    Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (Glucocorticoid), 50 mcg Per Spray

    Allergy Symptom Reliever Nasal Spray

    24 Hour Relief of:

    Itchy, Watery Eyes

    Nasal Congestion

    Runny Nose

    Itchy Nose

    Sneezing

    NEW: FULL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH

    NON DROWSY

    24 HOUR RELIEF

    120 METERED SPRAYS

    0.54 fl oz (15.8 mL)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE 
    fluticasone propionate spray, metered
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50383-968
    Route of AdministrationNASAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (UNII: O2GMZ0LF5W) (FLUTICASONE - UNII:CUT2W21N7U) FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE50 ug
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    PHENYLETHYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ML9LGA7468)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50383-968-181 in 1 CARTON04/18/2019
    160 in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:50383-968-161 in 1 CARTON04/18/2019
    2120 in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:50383-968-362 in 1 CARTON04/18/2019
    360 in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:50383-968-372 in 1 CARTON04/18/2019
    4120 in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    5NDC:50383-968-383 in 1 CARTON04/18/2019
    5120 in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20802404/18/2019
    Labeler - Akorn (117696873)
    Registrant - Akorn Operating Company LLC (117693100)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Akorn117696873MANUFACTURE(50383-968)