Compare Nasonex vs Nasacort

Compare Nasonex

vs Nasacort

Compare Nasonex to Nasacort. To make a decision about Nasonex vs Nasacort, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Nasonex or Nasacort

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Uses of Nasonex

Nasonex is also known by the generic name Mometasone

USES:
Mometasone is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing). It is also used to treat certain growths in the nose (nasal polyps). Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.

Uses of Nasacort

Nasacort is also known by the generic name Triamcinolone Acetonide USES: Triamcinolone is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat, sneezing). Triamcinolone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.

Nasonex and Nasacort Have 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nasonex and Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans - Nasal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nasonex and Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose - Nasal Septal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nasonex and Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Sores In the Nose - Nasal Lesions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nasonex and Nasacort.

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Nasonex Has 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Nasacort

Critical Seriousness - Earache is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Smell - Parosmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Thrush - Oral Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

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Nasacort Has 7 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Nasonex

Critical Seriousness - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection - Immunosuppression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Crusting of Nose - Nasal Crusting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Fungal Yeast Infection of the Throat - Pharyngeal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort.

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Nasonex and Nasacort Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Nasonex Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nasacort

Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort. Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nasonex but not Nasacort. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Nasonex and Nasacort.

Nasacort Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nasacort

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Nasonex and Nasacort Treat 5 Conditions in Common

Chronic Inflammation of the Nose Not due to Allergies - Chronic Non-Allergic Rhinitis is treated by both Nasonex and Nasacort.

Allergic Rhinitis Prevention is treated by both Nasonex and Nasacort.

Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy - Allergic Rhinitis is treated by both Nasonex and Nasacort.

Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose - Atopic Rhinitis is treated by both Nasonex and Nasacort.

Nasonex has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Nasonex.

Nasonex Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acute Tuberculosis - Active Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Epistaxis - Nosebleed is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Measles is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Nasal Septal Perforation - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Nasal Septal Ulcers - Ulcer of the Wall Dividing the Nose is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Nasal Trauma - Injury to the Nose is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Ocular Herpes Simplex - Herpes Simplex Infection of the Eye is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Operation on Nose is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Varicella Zoster Virus Infection - Infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Contraindication Warnings

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Cataracts is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Inactive Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Nasal Candidiasis - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Parasitic Infection - Infection due to a Parasite is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Untreated Bacterial Infection - Untreated Infection caused by Bacteria is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Untreated Fungal Infection - Untreated Infection caused by a Fungus is a contraindication of Nasonex.

Nasacort has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Nasacort.

Nasacort Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acute Tuberculosis - Active Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Epistaxis - Nosebleed is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Measles is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Septal Perforation - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Septal Ulcers - Ulcer of the Wall Dividing the Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Trauma - Injury to the Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Ocular Herpes Simplex - Herpes Simplex Infection of the Eye is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Operation on Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Varicella Zoster Virus Infection - Infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Contraindication Warnings

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Cataracts is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Inactive Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Candidiasis - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Parasitic Infection - Infection due to a Parasite is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Untreated Bacterial Infection - Untreated Infection caused by Bacteria is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Untreated Fungal Infection - Untreated Infection caused by a Fungus is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasonex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Nasacort - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.