FLONASE VS NASACORT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Experts say that over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal corticosteroid (INS) nasal sprays—such as FLONASE Allergy Relief or Nasacort Allergy 24HR™—are the most effective form of nasal allergy symptom relief.ⁱ But how do you know which OTC nasal spray is right for you? Here’s a look at how these nasal sprays work and what sets them apart.

WHY USE AN INS NASAL SPRAY FOR ALLERGY SYMPTOM RELIEF?

For years, the go-to choice for allergy relief was an antihistamine, usually in the form of a pill. But antihistamines only block histamine, just one of the many allergic substances your immune system releases when you’re exposed to an allergen.*ⁱⁱ Additionally, some antihistamine allergy pills can cause drowsiness which may not be ideal for daytime use.

An OTC allergy spray that’s formulated with corticosteroids—a type of medicine that treats nasal allergy symptoms—works in your nose to block allergic reactions right at the source, to help relieve the symptoms that make you uncomfortable.

Nasal sprays with corticosteroids block a variety of allergic substances. For example, FLONASE helps block six key allergic substances, including histamine, to treat your symptoms.*

*Mechanism vs most over-the-counter (OTC) allergy pills. FLONASE acts on multiple inflammatory substances (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines, and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.

NASACORT VS FLONASE – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Wondering what the difference is between FLONASE and Nasacort? Both are OTC corticosteroid nasal sprays that relieve nasal allergy symptoms, including nasal congestion. But unlike Nasacort Allergy 24HR™, FLONASE Allergy Relief is also indicated to relieve itchy, watery eyes and sinus pain & pressure, to provide you with the symptom relief that you need to be greater than your allergies.

FLONASE VS NASACORT, AT A GLANCE

Use this simple chart to compare FLONASE and Nasacort, so you can decide which product best suits your needs.

Please see specific products for full labelling information. Use only as directed.

CAN YOU USE FLONASE AND NASACORT TOGETHER?

FLONASE Allergy Relief and Nasacort Allergy 24HR™ are both nasal steroids, and it is recommended that you only use one type of nasal steroid.

Other types of medications, or existing medical conditions, can also interfere with nasal steroid sprays, however this is quite uncommon. Always consult the product label and your healthcare provider before using any allergy symptom relief nasal sprays with other medicines.^vii