Flunisolide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Flunisolide is a steroid nasal spray. It is a prescription medicine used for allergic rhinitis, hay fever and year-round nasal allergies. In Pakistan it is available as sprays, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Flunisolide works

Flunisolide is a corticosteroid. Sprayed into the nose, it acts on the nasal lining to reduce the release of inflammatory chemicals triggered by allergens. This calms the swelling, mucus and irritation behind allergy symptoms, while only small amounts reach the rest of the body.

What is Flunisolide used for?

• Allergic rhinitis
• Hay fever
• Year-round nasal allergies

Flunisolide nasal spray is used to prevent and treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, both seasonal hay fever and year-round allergies to dust mites or animals. It relieves a blocked or runny nose, sneezing and nasal itching. It works best when used regularly and can take several days to reach its full effect, so it is not meant for instant relief.

Side effects of Flunisolide

Flunisolide acts mainly inside the nose, so most side effects are local, such as:

• Nosebleeds
• Nasal dryness, burning or stinging
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Unpleasant taste or smell

See a doctor if you have frequent or heavy nosebleeds, a sore inside the nose that does not heal, changes in your vision, or white patches in the nose or throat.

Precautions and warnings

• Use it regularly as advised, as it takes a few days to work fully.
• Tell your doctor if you have recently had nose surgery or injury, an untreated nose infection, tuberculosis, or glaucoma or cataracts.
• Children using steroid nasal sprays for a long time may have their growth checked.
• Aim the spray away from the middle wall of the nose to reduce irritation and nosebleeds.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using Flunisolide.

Frequently asked questions about Flunisolide

What is the price of Flunisolide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Flunisolide products currently in stock range from Rs 224 to Rs 533 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Selide 0.025% Spray at Rs 224. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Flunisolide are available in Pakistan?

Flunisolide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Tarisin (Sante Limited), Selide (Jaens Pharmaceuticals Industries) and Fluni (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Flunisolide?

Yes. Flunisolide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Flunisolide be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using Flunisolide.

Are all Flunisolide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Flunisolide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Flunisolide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Flunisolide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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