Description and Brand Names

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US Brand Name

  1. Beconase
  2. Flonase
  3. Nasacort
  4. Nasalide
  5. Nasarel
  6. Nasonex
  7. Omnaris
  8. Rhinocort
  9. Tri-Nasal
  10. Vancenase
  11. Vancenase AQ
  12. Vancenase AQ Double Strength
  13. Veramyst
  14. Xhance
  15. Zetonna

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Beconase AQ
  2. Nasacort Aq
  3. Apo-Beclomethasone Aq
  4. Beclomethasone Aq
  5. Beconase AQ
  6. Gen-Budesonide Aq
  7. Med Beclomethasone Aq
  8. Nasacort Aq
  9. Nasacort Cfc-Free
  10. Nu-Beclomethasone
  11. Nu-Flunisolide
  12. Ratio-Beclomethasone Aq

Descriptions


Nasal corticosteroids are cortisone-like medicines. They belong to the family of medicines called steroids. These medicines are sprayed or inhaled into the nose to help relieve the stuffy nose, irritation, and discomfort of hay fever, other allergies, and other nasal problems. These medicines are also used to prevent nasal polyps from growing back after they have been removed by surgery.

These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Implant
  • Spray
  • Aerosol Liquid

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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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