Fluticasone furoate 27.5 mcg: the gentler Flonase for young kids and scent-sensitive users.
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Flonase Sensimist (fluticasone furoate 27.5 mcg/spray) is FDA-labeled for OTC use in adults and children 2 years of age and older; the eye-symptom indication on the label is restricted to ages 12 and olderExpertPer LactMed, intranasal fluticasone has not been measured in breast milk, but the small amounts absorbed systemically are unlikely to reach the infant in clinically relevant amounts; expert opinion considers nasal corticosteroids acceptable during breastfeedingExpert
Sensimist shares the fluticasone backbone of regular Flonase but uses the furoate ester at a lower dose, with a scent-free, alcohol-free formulation that is better tolerated in young kids and scent-sensitive adults. Unlike regular Flonase (fluticasone propionate), Flonase Sensimist (fluticasone furoate) does not carry the FDA eye-symptom indication. For chronic nasal congestion, efficacy is comparable at labeled doses.
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