Fluticasone
Active ingredient · 3 therapeutic classes
Sold as RELIOZ · ADVAIR DISKUS · FLOVENT DISKUS · SERETIDE 125 EVOHALER · FLIXOTIDE 125 EVOHALER
- Drug class
- Glucocorticoids
- Availability
- Prescription and OTC
- Routes
- Nasal, Respiratory (Inhalation), Topical
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 400
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 16,172
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Fluticasone is a medication classified as a potent corticosteroid [1]. It is approved for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies [1]. These symptoms include nasal congestion, itchy or watery eyes, an itchy nose, runny nose, and sneezing [1].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names, including FLOVENT DISKUS, FLONASE SENSIMIST ALLERGY RELIEF, and ADVAIR DISKUS [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 16,172 adverse event reports associated with fluticasone-containing products [2]. The most frequently reported reactions include product dose omission issues, difficulty breathing (dyspnoea), the drug being ineffective, cough, and off-label use [2].
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Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 382 | May 29, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 18 | April 22, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
382 products
Uses
Relief of symptoms of moderate to severe seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis if monotherapy with either intranasal antihistamine or glucocorticoid is not considered sufficient.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
18 products
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluticasone propionate nasal spray is indicated for the management of the nasal symptoms of perennial nonallergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older. Fluticasone propionate nasal spray is a corticosteroid indicated for the management of the nasal symptoms of perennial nonallergic rhinitis in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older.
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How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL177801382 · revised May 22, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 0a3447a1-407c-40… · revised April 22, 2026 [PDF]
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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