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Intranasal Corticosteroids

Intranasal corticosteroids are used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion. They work by blocking substances in the body that cause swelling.

Why are intranasal corticosteroids prescribed?

  1. Nasal Congestion (45%)
  2. Allergic Rhinitis (45%)
  3. Allergic Conjunctivitis (9%)
  4. Chronic Rhinosinusitis (0%)
  5. Nasal Polyps (0%)

Key takeaways

Intranasal corticosteroids are used to treat allergies, nasal polyps, and sinusitis. These medications work by reducing inflammation in your nasal passages, which helps to relieve symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. Intranasal corticosteroids are available as nasal sprays, making them easy to use. Examples include fluticasone propionate (Flonase Allergy Relief), triamcinolone (Nasacort Allergy), and ciclesonide (Omnaris). You can choose the one that best fits your needs based on your symptoms and preferences.

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triamcinolone non-prescription

as low as$11
TRIAMCINOLONE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. It works by decreasing inflammation in your nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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Flonase Allergy Relief (fluticasone propionate non-prescription)

as low as$14
FLUTICASONE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. It may also be used to treat nasal polyps. It works by decreasing inflammation in your nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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flunisolide

as low as$18
FLUNISOLIDE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or runny or stuffy nose. It works by decreasing inflammation in the nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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Flonase Sensimist Allergy Relief

as low as$26
FLUTICASONE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. It may also be used to treat nasal polyps. It works by decreasing inflammation in your nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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Nasacort Allergy

as low as$27
TRIAMCINOLONE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. It works by decreasing inflammation in your nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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fluticare

as low as$89
Fluticare is part of the Intranasal Corticosteroids class and treats Nasal Congestion and Allergic Rhinitis. Intranasal corticosteroids are used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion.

They work by blocking substances in the body that cause swelling. Fluticare is only available as a generic drug.
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Zetonna

as low as$217
CICLESONIDE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or runny or stuffy nose. It works by decreasing inflammation in the nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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Nasonex

as low as$248
MOMETASONE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or runny or stuffy nose. It may also be used to treat nasal polyps. It works by decreasing inflammation in the nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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Qnasl

as low as$268
Qnasl (beclomethasone) is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose, and to prevent the return of nasal polyps. Qnasl is less popular than other corticosteroids. There are currently no generic alternatives to Qnasl.

Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Qnasal is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.
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Beconase AQ

as low as$288
BECLOMETHASONE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or runny or stuffy nose. It may also be used to treat nasal polyps. It works by decreasing inflammation in the nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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Omnaris

as low as$288
Omnaris (Ciclesonide) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat nasal allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. This medicine will not treat an infection. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Omnaris. The most common version of Omnaris is covered by 60% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$87.50, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Xhance

as low as$573
Xhance (fluticasone) is a corticosteroid used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis, with or without nasal polyps, in patients 18 years of age or older. It is less popular than other comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Xhance.

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mometasone non-prescription

Mometasone Non-Prescription is part of the Intranasal Corticosteroids class and treats Nasal Congestion and Allergic Rhinitis. Intranasal corticosteroids are used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion.

They work by blocking substances in the body that cause swelling. Mometasone Non-Prescription is only available as a generic drug.
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Rhinocort Allergy

BUDESONIDE treats allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or runny or stuffy nose. It works by decreasing inflammation in the nose, making it easier to breathe. It belongs to a group of medications called nasal steroids.
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Rhinocort Aqua

Budesonide (Pulmicort, Entocort, Rhinocort Aqua) is used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Budesonide is less popular than other corticosteroids. It is available in brand and generic versions.

Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Generic budesonide is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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