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Flat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Flat also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Flat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Flat also has some side effects, the most common being Throat Irritation, Nausea or vomiting, Nosebleed. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flat as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Flat are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Flat's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Flat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Flat have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Flat may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flat is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Flat is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Flat safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Flat. It is best to stop taking Flat immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Flat safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Flat for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flat on the Kidneys?
Flat is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Flat on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Flat. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Flat on the Heart?
Flat may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Flat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flat habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flat is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Flat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flat only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flat
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Flat together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flat
Information about the interaction of Flat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flonase (fluticasone propionate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 355-359