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Fluticasone

A steroid preventer inhaler that controls asthma and COPD symptoms.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • asthma (preventer inhaler)
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Common side effects

  • oral thrush
  • dry or sore throat
  • hoarse voice

Cautions

  • rinse your mouth after each use to prevent thrush
  • does not treat an asthma attack — use your reliever
  • do not stop suddenly — breathing problems may return
  • high long-term doses can affect adrenal glands, bones and children's growth

Interactions

  • ritonavir or cobicistat (HIV medicines)
  • ketoconazole or itraconazole (antifungals)
  • other steroid medicines — creams, tablets, sprays, drops

Pregnancy: safe to use — keeping asthma controlled matters

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/fluticasone-inhalers (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations15

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
AvamysNasal preparations ( Spray )27.5mcg/Spray ( 120 spray )ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd. and State Trading Organization PlcPOM
AvamysNasal preparations ( Spray )27.5 mcg/sprayADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd. and State Trading Organization PlcPOM
CutivateTopical Preparations ( Cream )0.0005authorized medicine importersPOM
CutivateTopical Preparations ( Ointment )0.005authorized medicine importersPOM
FLIXISONENasal preparations ( Spray )27.5 mcgMeditime Pvt.Ltd (Green Pharmacy Godown)POM
FlixonaseNasal preparations ( Spray )0.0005authorized medicine importersPOM
Flohale 125Oral Inhaler125 mcgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Flomist Nasal SprayNasal preparations ( Spray )50 mcg/puffauthorized medicine importersPOM
FLUSORTNasal preparations ( Spray )0.05 %w/w (120MD)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
FluticasoneTopical Preparations ( Cream )0.0005POM
FluticasoneTopical Preparations ( Ointment )0.005POM
Fluticasone PropionateOral Inhaler125 mcgPOM
FlutigenNasal preparations ( Spray )0.05% W/VMeditime Pvt LtdPOM
Flutivate CreamTopical Preparations ( Cream )0.0005authorized medicine importersPOM
Flutivate OintmentTopical Preparations ( Ointment )0.005authorized medicine importersPOM
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