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Compare Nasonex vs. Beconase AQ

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

Key takeaways

Nasonex (mometasone) and Beconase AQ (beclomethasone) are both corticosteroid nasal sprays used to treat allergy symptoms, but they have some differences. Nasonex is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and by prescription, while Beconase AQ is only available by prescription. Nasonex can be used by children as young as 2 years old for OTC use, whereas Beconase AQ is approved for children 6 years and older. Nasonex is also used to treat nasal polyps, while Beconase AQ is used to prevent nasal polyps from regrowing after surgery. Both medications can cause side effects like nosebleeds, headaches, and sore throat. Additionally, both medications can take 1 to 2 weeks to show full effects.

  • Mometasone nasal spray
    Beconase aq (beclomethasone)
  • Mometasone nasal spray
    Beconase aq (beclomethasone)

  • Summary of Nasonex vs. Beconase AQ

    Summary for Corticosteroid

    Mometasone nasal spray is used to prevent the nose symptoms of seasonal allergies, as well as to treat nose and sinus inflammation in adults with nasal polyps. Some side effects this medication can cause include headache and bloody nose. Mometasone nasal spray is available both with a prescription and over the counter (OTC).

    Summary for Corticosteroid
    Prescription only

    Beconase AQ (beclomethasone) is a corticosteroid medication used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. In addition, Beconase AQ (beclomethasone) can be used to prevent nasal polyps from regrowing after surgical removal.

  • Indications of Nasonex vs. Beconase AQ

    Indications for
    •Temporary relief of allergy symptoms (e.g., stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose) (OTC only)
    •Prevention of seasonal allergies (prescription only)
    •Treatment of long-term nose and sinus inflammation with nasal polyps (prescription only)
    Indications for
    •Seasonal allergies
    •Year-round allergies
    •Non-allergic stuffy nose
    •Prevention of nasal polyp recurrence after surgery

  • Pros and Cons of Nasonex vs. Beconase AQ

    Pros and Const for Corticosteroid
    Pros
    •Works well to prevent and treat allergy symptoms
    •Available OTC
    •Can be used to help control allergy symptoms in children 2 years or older (OTC only)
    •Available as a lower-cost generic with a prescription
    Cons
    •Can take 1 to 2 weeks or longer to see the full effects
    •Doesn't have a counter on the spray bottle, so it can be hard to remember how many sprays are left
    •Can cause side effects like headache and nose bleeds in some people
    •Unknown if safe while pregnant or breastfeeding
    Pros and Const for Corticosteroid
    Pros
    •Symptomatic relief can occur as soon as 3 days
    •Can be used by children as young as 6 years old
    •Since it's used directly where the inflammation is happening, Beconase AQ (beclomethasone) has fewer side effects compared to oral steroids
    •Doesn't make you drowsy or dizzy, compared to allergy relief pills
    •Can be used to treat long-term build-up of mucus in the throat that comes from the nose
    Cons
    •Must be used daily to work instead of on an as-needed basis
    •Doesn't have a dose counter to help you keep track of the number of sprays left in the bottle
    •Unlike allergy relief pills, Beconase AQ (beclomethasone) only helps to treat nasal symptoms
    •Can cause wounds to heal slower, so may not be a good choice if you've recently had surgery on your nose. If you've had recent nose surgery, discuss with your surgeon if this medication is right for you.
    •Only available as an expensive brand name product
    •If Beconase AQ (beclomethasone) is not used for 7 days, you must prime it again

  • Common Side Effects of Nasonex vs. Beconase AQ

    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (26%)
    •Viral infection (14%)
    •Sore throat (12%)
    •Bloody nose or mucus (11%)
    •Coughing (7%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (i.e., common cold; 6%)
    •Period cramps (5%)
    •Muscle pain (5%)
    •Congestion, pressure near the nose or forehead, and other symptoms of sinus infection (5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nasal irritation (24%)
    •Sneezing attacks (4%)

  • Warnings of Nasonex vs. Beconase AQ

    Common Side Effects for
    •Nose injury and slowed wound healing
    •Fungal infection in the nose and throat
    •Vision changes
    •Risk of infection
    •Hormone changes
    •Poor growth in children
    Common Side Effects for
    •CHANGES IN THE NASAL SEPTUM
    •DECREASED WOUND HEALING
    •VISION CHANGES

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