Flunisolide Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Flunisolide-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Flunisolide brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Flunisolide

Pronunciation : floo NIS oh lide

ICD Code : Y55.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Asthmatics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Flunisolide

India :

Syntaris | Syntaris

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International :

Nasalide

Why is Flunisolide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for asthma and allergic rhinitis. It arrests the release of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

When should Flunisolide not be taken? (Contraindications)

It is not advisable to administer in patients with infection in the mucus membrane region of the nose; hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Flunisolide?

The recommended starting dose is 2 sprays (58 mcg) in each nostril 2 times a day (total dose 232 mcg/day).

How should Flunisolide be taken?

It comes as a solution for inhalation.

What are the warnings and precautions for Flunisolide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis (TB), fungal or bacterial infections, liver, kidney, intestinal or heart disease, diabetes, decrease in thyroid hormone, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, mental illness, autoimmune neuromuscular disease, inflammation in joints, eye infection, epilepsy and ulcer, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid contact with your eyes.

• Avoid contact with people who have infections.

What are the side effects of Flunisolide?

Most Common- Nasal irritation, itching, increased cough, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal burning, nosebleed and nasal dryness.
Respiratory- Inflammation of pharynx/sinuses and increased cough.
ENT- Abnormal sense of smell.