Comparing Flonase vs Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray
| Flonase (fluticasone) | Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray (oxymetazoline) |
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| Flonase (fluticasone) | Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray (oxymetazoline) |
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Over-the-counter
Flonase reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, Flonase may cause nose bleeds and it takes about three days for the full effects to be seen. Prescribed for... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Nasal Congestion. Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Flonase (fluticasone) | More about Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray (oxymetazoline) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Flonase has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Flonase side effects |
View all Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray side effects |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other fluticasone brands include: Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | Other oxymetazoline brands include: 12 Hour Nasal, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray, Afrin, Afrin Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray, Afrin NoDrip Allergy Sinus, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, Afrin NoDrip Original, Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion, Afrin NoDrip Sinus, Afrin Original, Afrin Severe Congestion, Afrin Sinus, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, CVS Health Sinus Relief, Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus, Duration, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Genasal, Giltuss Severe Sinus, Mucinex Sinus-Max Clear & Cool, Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force, Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart, Nostrilla, Nostrilla 12 Hour, Rhinase D Moisturizing Nasal Decongestant, Todays Health Nasal Relief Extra Moisturizing, Vicks QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, Vicks Sinex Moisturizing 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Zicam Sinus Relief View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 51 drugs are known to interact with Flonase:
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A total of 51 drugs are known to interact with Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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