Comparing Nasacort vs Rhinocort
| Nasacort (triamcinolone) | Rhinocort (budesonide) |
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| Nasacort (triamcinolone) | Rhinocort (budesonide) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Nasacort may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Rhinocort may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
Popular comparisons
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| More about (triamcinolone) | More about (budesonide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Nasacort has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 75 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Rhinocort has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% 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 Nasacort side effects |
View all Rhinocort side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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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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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other triamcinolone brands include: Nasacort Allergy 24HR | Other budesonide brands include: Rhinocort Allergy | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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2.8 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with Nasacort:
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A total of 83 drugs are known to interact with Rhinocort:
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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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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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