At a glance
| Generic | fluticasone propionate |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Fluticasone propionate 50 mcg per spray |
| Type | Steroid nasal spray |
| Label uses | nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, itchy, watery eyes |
| Nasal congestion on label | Yes |
| Drowsiness | No drowsiness warning |
| How often | Once a day |
| Youngest age on label | 4 years |
| Maximum | 2 sprays in each nostril once a day |
What it treats
The label says Flonase temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Itchy nose
- Itchy, watery eyes
Dose by age
| Who | Label directions |
|---|---|
| Adults and children 12 and over | Week 1: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Week 2 through 6 months: 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed. Ask a doctor about use beyond 6 months of daily use. |
| Children 4 to 11 | 1 spray in each nostril once daily, with adult supervision, for the shortest time needed. Ask the child's doctor if needed more than two months a year. |
| Children under 4 | Do not use. |
Drowsiness
No drowsiness warning The label has no drowsiness warning.
Warnings on the label
- Do not use to treat asthma, in children under 4, or with a nasal injury or surgery that has not fully healed.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have or had glaucoma or cataracts.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you take ritonavir or other HIV medicines, another steroid medicine, or ketoconazole pills.
- The growth rate of some children may be slower while using it.
- Stop and ask a doctor if symptoms don't improve within 7 days, or with severe or frequent nosebleeds or vision changes.
Relief may begin on the first day; the label says full effect comes after several days of regular once-daily use.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flonase non-drowsy?
The label has no drowsiness warning.
How often can you take Flonase?
Once a day. Maximum on the label: 2 sprays in each nostril once a day.
Can children take Flonase?
Adults and children 12 and over: Week 1: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Week 2 through 6 months: 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed. Ask a doctor about use beyond 6 months of daily use. Children 4 to 11: 1 spray in each nostril once daily, with adult supervision, for the shortest time needed. Ask the child's doctor if needed more than two months a year. Children under 4: Do not use.
Is generic fluticasone propionate the same as Flonase?
Store-brand products list their active ingredient on the Drug Facts label. If it says Fluticasone propionate 50 mcg per spray, it is the same medicine at the same strength. Check the label for other added ingredients.
Source
Flonase Allergy Relief Drug Facts label (Guideline Central, from DailyMed). Labeler: Haleon US Holdings LLC. Checked October 17, 2026. Labels change, so read the one on your box. This page summarizes the label and is not medical advice. How we check.