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Fluticasone

Fluticasone is a corticosteroid used in inhaled or nasal products to control inflammation. It is not a rapid-relief medicine for an acute breathing attack. Listed uses include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allergic rhinitis.

Advair Diskus

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

100/50 · 250/50 · 500/50mcg

Salmeterol with fluticasone inhalation powder in three strengths, used in the management of asthma and COPD. A long-acting beta2-agonist with a corticosteroid.

From$106.55/ inhalerView

Seroflo Inhaler

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

25/125 · 25/250mcg

Seroflo Inhaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as a pressurised suspension for asthma and COPD, a corticosteroid with a long-acting agonist.

From$34.00/ inhalerView

Advair Rotahaler

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

50/250mg

Advair Rotahaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as an inhalation powder for asthma and COPD, pairing an inhaled corticosteroid with a beta2-agonist.

From$1.81/ tabletView

Flonase Nasal Spray

Allergic Rhinitis

50mcg

Flonase Nasal Spray is fluticasone 50mcg as a nasal suspension for allergic rhinitis, a glucocorticoid applied inside the nose.

From$35.38/ sprayView

Dymista

Allergic Rhinitis

50/140mcg

Fluticasone with azelastine as a nasal spray suspension, used for allergic rhinitis. A nasal corticosteroid paired with an H1 receptor antagonist.

From$24.86/ sprayView

Cutivate

Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema

10 · 20g

Fluticasone propionate cream and ointment in 10g and 20g tubes, applied for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. A potent topical corticosteroid.

From$29.75/ tubeView

Key points

  • Inhaled fluticasone is a controller treatment and should be used according to the respiratory plan even when symptoms improve.
  • Nasal sprays and lung inhalers have different devices and are not interchangeable.
  • Mouth thrush, hoarseness, nosebleeds and steroid exposure depend on route and technique.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on diagnosis, route, device, prescription and pharmacy checks.

Important safety checks

Confirm device technique, other steroid products, infection history, glaucoma, cataracts and interacting strong enzyme inhibitors. Rinsing the mouth after an inhaled dose may reduce local effects.

When to seek urgent care

Seek emergency help for severe breathlessness, blue or grey lips, difficulty speaking, facial swelling or breathing difficulty. Sudden vision change or severe eye pain needs prompt assessment.

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