Medication guide

HOW TO USE YOUR NASAL SPRAY

Read the complete instructions carefully and use only as directed.

BEFORE USING

Shake the bottle gently and then remove the translucent cap (Fig. 1).

It is necessary to prime the pump into the air the first time it is used, or when you have not used it for a week or more. To prime the pump, hold the bottle as shown with the nasal applicator pointing away from you and with your forefinger and middle finger on either side of the nasal applicator and your thumb underneath the bottle. When you prime the pump for the first time, press down and release the pump 6 times. (Fig. 2).

The pump is now ready for use. If the pump is not used for 7 days, prime until a fine spray appears.

USING THE SPRAY

Step 1. Blow your nose to clear your nostrils.

Step 2. Close one nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly and, keeping the bottle upright, carefully insert the nasal applicator into the other nostril (Fig. 3).

Step 3. Start to breathe in through your nose, and WHILE BREATHING IN press firmly and quickly down once on the applicator to release the spray. To get a full actuation, use your forefinger and middle finger to spray while supporting the base of the bottle with your thumb. Avoid spraying in eyes. Breathe gently inwards through the nostril (Fig. 4).

Step 4. Breathe out through your mouth.

Step 5. If a second spray is required in that nostril, repeat steps 2 through 4.

Step 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 in the other nostril.

Step 7. Wipe the nasal applicator with a clean tissue and replace the translucent cap (Fig. 5).

Do not use this bottle for more than the labeled number of sprays even though the bottle is not completely empty. Before you throw the bottle away, you should consult your doctor to see if a refill is needed. Do not take extra doses or stop taking fluticasone propionate nasal spray without consulting your doctor.

CLEANING

Your nasal spray should be cleaned at least once a week. To do this:

1. Remove the translucent cap and then gently pull upwards to free the nasal applicator.

2. Wash the applicator and translucent cap under warm tap water. Allow to dry at room temperature, then place the applicator and translucent cap back on the bottle.

3. If the nasal applicator becomes blocked, it can be removed as above and left to soak in warm water. Rinse with cold tap water, dry, and refit. Do not try to unblock the nasal applicator by inserting a pin or other sharp object.

STORING YOUR NASAL SPRAY

1.
Keep your fluticasone propionate nasal spray out of the reach of children.

2.
Avoid spraying in eyes.

3.
Store between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

4.
Do not use your fluticasone propionate nasal spray after the expiry date shown on the label or box.

REMEMBER: This medicine has been prescribed for you by your doctor. DO NOT give this medicine to anyone else.

FURTHER INFORMATION

This patient leaflet does not contain the complete information about your medicine. If you have any questions, or are not sure about something, then you should ask your doctor or pharmacist.

You may want to read this patient leaflet again. Please DO NOT THROW IT AWAY until you have finished your medicine.

APOTEX INC.

FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE NASAL SPRAY USP

50 mcg

Manufactured by

Manufactured for

Apotex Inc.

Apotex Corp.

Toronto, Ontario

Weston, FL

Canada M9L 1T9

33326

February 2015