Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while using fluticasone nasal spray and drops

Fluticasone nasal spray and drops can be used during pregnancy.

Very little of the medicine gets into your blood and almost none gets to your baby. Even if a small amount does get to your baby, it will not harm them.

It's usually OK to use your fluticasone nasal spray or drops as normal while you're breastfeeding.

It's not known how much fluticasone gets into breast milk, but it's likely to be a tiny amount. Your baby will not absorb a lot of fluticasone into their body from the breast milk. It's very unlikely to cause any side effects in your baby.

In some nasal sprays, fluticasone is mixed with medicines such as antihistamines. It's also usually OK to use these combination nasal sprays while breastfeeding, but always check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible.

There is no evidence to suggest fluticasone nasal spray or drops reduce fertility in either men or women.

Tell your doctor if you're:

• trying to get pregnant
• pregnant
• breastfeeding