Comparing Nasacort vs Rhinocort
Nasacort | Rhinocort |
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Nasacort (triamcinolone) | Rhinocort (budesonide) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Nasacort may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Rhinocort may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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More about (triamcinolone) | More about (budesonide) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Nasacort has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Rhinocort has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Nasacort side effects in more detail. |
See also: Rhinocort side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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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 Form(s) Available | ||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other triamcinolone brands include: Nasacort Allergy 24HR | Other budesonide brands include: Rhinocort Allergy | |
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. | ||
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2.8 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with Nasacort:
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A total of 80 drugs are known to interact with Rhinocort:
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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 | ||
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N/A |
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Professional Resources | ||
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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.
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