FAQs
NSR contains two active ingredients: fluticasone propionate and sodium chloride. Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and swelling in your nose and throat. Sodium chloride provides additional moisture to your mucous membranes.
If you have been diagnosed with seasonal allergy rhinitis, you will likely benefit from this product. If you experience frequent sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, stuffiness, cough, sore throat, or difficulty breathing during the fall and winter months, then you may want to consider taking NSR.
No, NSR does not contain steroids. Steroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medications that reduce inflammation and swelling in your body. They are often prescribed for patients suffering from severe allergic reactions. Although NSR does not contain steroids, it is important to note that all medicines carry potential side effects. Talk to your doctor about how best to manage your health concerns.
Taking NSR may make you feel more comfortable sooner than if you were to wait until after you had developed a full-blown cold. But remember that NSR is intended to provide relief from milder symptoms of allergy and colds. Your doctor will determine when you are ready to stop taking NSR.
You should begin taking NSR within 24 hours of developing a cold or flu. Taking NSR earlier may result in less discomfort. Start out slowly, increasing the dosage every day by 1 mg. Do not increase the dose more frequently than once per day. Continue to take NSR even though you feel well. Stopping NSR too early could leave you feeling worse.
Your doctor will tell you what amount of NSR to take based on your age, weight, medical history, and current health status. Take NSR exactly as directed.
Take NSR as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double doses.
Seek emergency medical attention right away if you think you have taken too much NSR. Overdoses can be fatal.
Side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and increased urination. These side effects go away quickly. Call your doctor if they last longer than 48 hours.
Avoid alcohol, grapefruit products, and certain foods and drinks containing caffeine, including coffee, tea, cola beverages, chocolate, cocoa, and energy drinks. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how NSR affects you.
