Are Flonase and Nasonex the Same Thing?
What They Treat: Both Drugs Treat Nasal Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis, but Nasonex Also Treats Nasal Polyps, and Flonase Also Treats Eye Symptoms. If They Need...
What they treat: Both drugs treat nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis, but Nasonex also treats nasal polyps, and Flonase also treats eye symptoms. If they need a prescription: Flonase is available OTC without a prescription, but Nasonex isn't.
Why is flonase discontinued?
Apotex Corp. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg per spray, 120 Metered Sprays, to the consumer level. The nasal spray has been found to contain small glass particles which could block the actuator and impact the functionality of the pump.
Who should not use Nasonex?
Do not use Nasonex® Allergy nasal spray for: Children under the age of 12. Anyone with a hypersensitivity to mometasone furoate or any of the excipients in Nasonex® Allergy. Anyone currently experiencing a severe nose infection.
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