When to take Flonase morning or night

Yes, you can request Flonase online by booking an appointment with one of our licensed doctors, who will perform a medical evaluation online to determine if you qualify.

After you book an appointment, you will meet with your doctor on your phone or computer. You will discuss your medical history and current allergy symptoms with your doctor. Your physician will carefully consider your situation and determine a treatment plan, which may include a prescription to alleviate your allergy symptoms, such as Flonase. You can pick up your prescription at a pharmacy located near you.

Fluticasone nasal spray needs to be used regularly for it to work.

You'll generally use the spray once or twice a day (once in the morning and once at night). The usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril.

Follow the instructions that come with your nasal spray. Do not use more than the maximum number of sprays in 24 hours.

If you're using a new bottle, it may not work the first time. Pump the spray a few times until a fine mist comes out. You'll also need to do this if you have not used the bottle for a few days.

Remove the cap and gently shake the bottle.

1. Blow your nose gently, then close 1 nostril with your finger.
2. Bend your head forward slightly and carefully put the nozzle into your other nostril.
3. Slowly breathe in through your nose and with your fingers press down on the widest part of the nozzle to squirt the spray once into your nostril.
4. Breathe out through your mouth.
5. Follow steps 3 and 4 again to squirt a second spray (if you need it) into the same nostril.

Repeat the process with the other nostril if you need it.

After using the spray, wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the cap.

How to use the drops

Fluticasone drops come in small plastic containers called "nasules". Divide the drops equally between each nostril. The usual dose is 6 drops into each nostril. You'll generally use the drops once or twice a day (once in the morning and once at night).

Follow the instructions that come with your nasal drops.

Pull off 1 plastic container from the strip of nasules. Flick the container with your finger and then shake it several times to mix the medicine well.

Hold the bottom of the container firmly. Twist and remove the top to open it. Do not open the container until you are ready to use it.

1. Blow your nose gently.
2. Follow the pictures in the manufacturer's leaflet to get your head into the right position.
3. Carefully put the container into 1 nostril and gently squeeze.
4. Keep squeezing until the sides of the container touch each other, then release. This will mean that you've had about half of the dose (about 6 drops).
5. Follow steps 3 and 4 again to use the rest of the drops in your other nostril.

Do not keep the container. Only use it once.

It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work. Keep using it even though you may not feel better immediately.

Will my dose go up or down?

Once your symptoms are under control, you'll be able to use your nasal spray less often. For example, you might go from using 2 sprays twice a day, to 1 spray once a day.

If you bought a fluticasone nasal spray from a pharmacy, stop using it when you think you no longer need it. Ask a pharmacist for advice if you're not sure when to stop. Do not use it continuously for more than 1 month without speaking to a doctor.

If your symptoms get worse after reducing your dose, you may want to increase it again.

If you have fluticasone nasal spray or nasal drops on prescription, your doctor will tell you how often to use it and when to change your dose.

What if I forget to use it?

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Unless it's almost time for your next dose, in which case skip the missed dose and take your next one as usual.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.

If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask a pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.

What if I take too much?

Using too much fluticasone nasal spray or drops by accident is unlikely to harm you.

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