Avoid Confusion With Two New OTC Fluticasone Nasal Sprays

February 2017

There will be confusion with two new OTC fluticasone nasal sprays, Flonase Sensimist and ClariSpray.

Flonase Sensimist contains fluticasone FUROATE. It's the OTC version of Rx Veramyst...which is being discontinued.

ClariSpray contains fluticasone PROPIONATE. It's similar to OTC Flonase Allergy Relief.

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Table of Contents

Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Stay Alert for Unexpected Sources of Look-Alike Med Errors
Practice Ask About Indications When Taking Med Histories
Medication Errors Use Strategies to Prevent IV Infusion of Irrigation Solutions
Monitoring Help Ensure Nurses Draw Blood Levels of Antibiotics on Time
COPD Expect to See New Inhaler Combos for COPD
Nasal Sprays Avoid Confusion With Two New OTC Fluticasone Nasal Sprays
Antipsychotics Help Ensure Prompt Treatment of Agitation
Infectious Diseases Think of Bezlotoxumab as an Add-On Therapy for C. diff Diarrhea
Topicals Properly Handle a Patient's Own Supply of Eucrisa Ointment for Eczema
Smoking Cessation Watch for Changes to Varenicline and Bupropion Labeling
Adverse Events Watch for Patients on Multiple "Serotonergic" Meds