Fluticasone
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- Introduction
- Dosage and Indication
- Contraindication
- Precautions
- Side effects
- Drug interaction
Nasal
Treatment and prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis
Adult: 100 microgram into each nostril once daily
Child: >4 yr: 50 microgram into each nostril once daily, increased to 50 mcg bid.
Nasal polyps
Adult: 200 microgram to be instilled into each nostril 1-2 times daily for at least 4-6 week.
Inhalation
Asthma prophylaxis
Adult: 100-250 microgram twice daily in mild cases, up to 500-1000 microgram twice daily in severe cases.
Child: >4 yr: 50-100 microgram twice daily.
Severe asthma
Adult: 0.5-2 mg twice daily.
Child: 4-16 yr: 1 mg twice daily.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Adult: As powder or aerosol: 500 microgram twice daily.
Topical / Cutaneous
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Adult: Apply a 0.05 or 0.005% cream/ointment onto affected area.









