Comparing Flonase vs Nasonex
Flonase | Nasonex |
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Flonase (fluticasone) | Nasonex (mometasone) |
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Over-the-counter
Flonase reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, Flonase may cause nose bleeds and it takes about three days for the full effects to be seen. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Sinus Symptoms, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Polyps. Nasonex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Flonase (fluticasone) | More about (mometasone) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Flonase has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 183 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect. |
Nasonex has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 85 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Flonase side effects in more detail. |
See also: Nasonex side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other fluticasone brands include: Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | Other mometasone brands include: Nasonex 24HR Allergy, Nasonex Children’s 24HR Allergy, Propel, Propel Mini, Sinuva | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
8 hours |
5.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 50 drugs are known to interact with Flonase:
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A total of 33 drugs are known to interact with Nasonex:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
N/A |
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Professional Resources | ||
N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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