FLONASE VS NASACORT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Experts say that over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory nasal sprays—such as FLONASE nasal sprays or Nasacort® 24 Hour—are the most effective form of nasal allergy symptom relief.i But how do you know which OTC nasal spray is right for you? Here’s a look at how these nasal sprays work and what sets them apart.

WHY USE AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NASAL SPRAY FOR ALLERGY SYMPTOM RELIEF?†

For years, the go-to choice for allergy relief was an antihistamine, usually in the form of a pill. But antihistamines only block histamine, just one of the many allergic substances your immune system releases when you’re exposed to an allergen.*ii

An OTC allergy spray that’s formulated with corticosteroids—a type of medicine approved by the FDA to treat nasal allergy symptoms—provides more complete relief† of total nasal symptoms than an antihistamine.iii

Nasal sprays with corticosteroids block a variety of allergic substances. For example, FLONASE helps block six key allergic substances, including histamine, to treat your symptoms.*

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FLONASE AND NASACORT®?

Wondering what is the difference between FLONASE and Nasacort®? Both are OTC corticosteroid nasal sprays that relieve nasal allergy symptoms, including nasal congestion. But unlike Nasacort® 24 Hour nasal sprays, FLONASE nasal sprays are also indicated to relieve itchy, watery eyes†† to provide you with the symptom relief that you need to be greater than your allergies.