Flunisolide Nasal Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 29, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

Initial dose: 2 sprays in each nostril 2 times a day.
If needed, this dose may be increased to 2 sprays in each nostril 3 times a day.
Maximum total daily dose: 8 sprays in each nostril

Comments:

• Do not use if an untreated localized infection of the nasal mucosa is present.

Use: Treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal or perennial rhinitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

6 to 14 years:
Initial dose: 1 spray in each nostril 3 times a day or 2 sprays in each nostril 2 times a day.
Maximum total daily dose: 4 sprays in each nostril.

14 years or older:
Initial dose: 2 sprays in each nostril 2 times a day.
If needed, this dose may be increased to 2 sprays in each nostril 3 times a day.
Maximum total daily dose: 8 sprays in each nostril

Comments:

• Do not use if an untreated localized infection of the nasal mucosa is present.

Use: Treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal or perennial rhinitis

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

In allergic rhinitis patients, after the desired clinical effect is obtained, the maintenance dose should be reduced to the smallest amount necessary to control the symptoms. Approximately 15% of patients with perennial rhinitis may be maintained on as little as 1 spray in each nostril/day.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Patient advice:

• Advise patients that effectiveness depends on regular use.
• Improvement is usually seen with a few days of starting, but may take up to 2 weeks.

Further information

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