Fluticasone Propionate HFA

Fluticasone Propionate HFA Inhaler is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children 4 years of age and older. It’s used regularly to help control asthma over time, not to treat sudden breathing problems.

• Generic for Flovent HFA
• Available as an HFA metered-dose inhaler
• Comes in 44 mcg, 110 mcg, and 220 mcg strengths
• Helps manage asthma as part of a provider-directed treatment plan
• Not a rescue inhaler and should not replace fast-acting medicine for sudden symptoms

A licensed provider can review your symptoms, medical history, and current medications to decide whether this treatment may be appropriate for you.

Fluticasone Propionate HFA Inhaler is breathed in through the mouth using the inhaler device. It should be used on a regular schedule exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, even if your asthma feels controlled.

• Your provider chooses the strength and directions based on your asthma needs
• Do not use it for sudden asthma symptoms or an asthma attack
• Keep a rescue inhaler available if your provider has prescribed one
• Rinse your mouth with water after each dose and spit it out
• Do not change your dose or stop using it unless your provider tells you to

It may take 1 to 2 weeks or longer before you notice improvement, so consistent use matters.

Fluticasone Propionate HFA Inhaler can cause side effects. Some are mild, while others may need medical attention, especially if your breathing worsens or you have signs of an allergic reaction.

• Common side effects may include throat irritation, cough, headache, sinus irritation, upper respiratory infection, or voice changes
• Rinsing your mouth after use can help lower the chance of a fungal infection in the mouth or throat
• Contact your provider if you need your rescue inhaler more often or it does not work as well
• Seek urgent care for serious allergic symptoms such as swelling of the face, mouth, or tongue, hives, rash, or trouble breathing
• Tell your provider about eye problems, infections, weak bones, liver problems, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or immune system concerns

See Important Safety / full Prescribing Information.

Fluticasone Propionate HFA Inhaler is used as a regular asthma maintenance treatment, exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider. It is not meant to treat sudden breathing problems and should not be used as a rescue inhaler.

Your provider will decide whether this inhaler is appropriate based on your asthma history, current symptoms, other medications, and the strength that may fit your treatment plan. Keep using any rescue inhaler as directed by your provider.

Before starting treatment, tell the provider about your medical history and all medicines you take, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements.

Be sure to mention liver problems, eye problems, weak bones or osteoporosis, immune system problems, current infections, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or recent exposure to chickenpox or measles. Also mention antifungal or anti-HIV medicines, since some may interact with fluticasone.

Yes. Fluticasone Propionate HFA Inhaler is a prescription medication. Online access still requires a licensed provider to review your health information and decide whether treatment is appropriate.

If approved, the prescription may be sent for pharmacy fulfillment. If the provider decides this treatment is not appropriate, they may recommend a different next step instead.

No. Fluticasone Propionate HFA Inhaler is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used for sudden asthma symptoms.

Use your rescue inhaler as directed by your provider. Get medical help right away if your breathing gets worse, your rescue inhaler is not working as well, or you need it more often than usual.

If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at your usual time. Do not take 2 doses at one time.

Do not change your dose or stop using Fluticasone Propionate HFA Inhaler unless your provider tells you to. If you often miss doses, mention it during your consultation so your provider can help you plan around it.

Rinsing your mouth with water and spitting it out after each dose helps lower the chance of getting a fungal infection in the mouth or throat, sometimes called thrush.

This is a simple step, but it matters. Contact your provider if you notice white patches, soreness, or irritation in your mouth or throat.

Fluticasone Propionate HFA - Prescribing information for an inhaled corticosteroid used as maintenance therapy for asthma in patients aged 4 years and older. / Source: DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine Link: DailyMed / Published: September 28, 2023