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Compare Dulera vs. Flovent

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Dulera (mometasone/formoterol) and Flovent (fluticasone) are both inhaled medications used for the maintenance treatment of asthma. They help keep your airways open and reduce inflammation in your lungs. However, they belong to different medication classes. Dulera is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting beta agonist (LABA), while Flovent is solely an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Dulera is used in people aged 5 years and older, while Flovent can be used in children as young as 4 years old. Dulera is not available as a generic, but Flovent HFA has a lower-cost generic option. Both medications are taken twice daily, but Dulera requires two puffs per dose, whereas Flovent's dosing varies based on the inhaler type and strength. Common side effects for both include cold symptoms and headache, but Dulera may also cause a racing heart and dizziness if overused. Flovent can cause voice hoarseness and requires caution if you have a milk protein allergy when using the Diskus form. Neither medication should be used as a rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks.

  • Dulera (mometasone / formoterol)
    Flovent (fluticasone)
  • Dulera (mometasone / formoterol)
    Flovent (fluticasone)

  • Summary of Dulera vs. Flovent

    Summary for ICS / LABA
    Prescription only

    Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is an inhaler that's used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children. It's a combination medication containing an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) that work together to help make breathing easier. Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is inhaled through the mouth twice per day. But the specific dosage depends on how old you are and how severe your asthma symptoms are. Side effects include common cold symptoms and headache. This medication isn't available as a lower-cost generic yet.

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Prescription only

    Flovent (fluticasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid medication used in people 4 years and older with asthma. It helps keep lung inflammation low and the airways open. This inhaler is used twice per day. When used every day, Flovent (fluticasone) can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks. It's not a rescue inhaler, so it won't help an asthma attack that has already started.

  • Indications of Dulera vs. Flovent

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 5 years and older
    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma

  • Pros and Cons of Dulera vs. Flovent

    Pros and Const for ICS / LABA
    Pros
    •Works well to improve lung function and lessen asthma symptoms
    •Combines two different asthma medications into a single inhaler for convenience
    •Can use with a spacer if you have trouble using the inhaler
    Cons
    •Doesn't replace your rescue inhaler
    •Need to inhale 2 puffs twice daily for it to work well
    •Can raise your risk for infections
    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Pros
    •Works well to prevent and lower asthma symptoms
    •Has few side effects since the medication is directly inhaled into the lungs
    •Available as two different types of inhalers (HFA inhaler and Diskus inhaler)
    •Lower-cost generic available for Flovent HFA
    Cons
    •Need to use twice per day
    •Need to rinse your mouth after each use to prevent fungal infection in the mouth (thrush)
    •Can't use to treat active asthma attacks
    •Can't use Flovent Diskus if you're allergic to milk proteins since it contains lactose

  • Common Side Effects of Dulera vs. Flovent

    Common Side Effects for
    •Sore throat, stuffy nose, and other symptoms of the common cold (5%)
    •Headache (up to 5%)
    •Pressure in the sinuses and other symptoms of a sinus infection (up to 3%)
    Common Side Effects for

    In general, common side effects for Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus are very similar:

    •Throat irritation
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold)
    •Sinus infection or swelling
    •Headache
    •Cough
    •Voice hoarseness or difficulty speaking

  • Warnings of Dulera vs. Flovent

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use for asthma attack or worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth (oral thrush)
    •Sudden narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Caution when switching from oral to inhaled steroids
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Heart problems
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Low potassium levels in the blood
    Common Side Effects for
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Altered stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems

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