2022年11月10日 · Flonase and Afrin contain different drugs and are in different drug classes. Flonase contains the corticosteroid fluticasone while Afrin contains the vasoconstrictor oxymetazoline. Afrin works faster for immediate relief of nasal congestion, but it can only be used for a few days in a row before it starts to cause rebound congestion.

2018年3月18日 · For quick relief of nasal congestion, use Afrin nasal spray. Be sure not to use Afrin for longer than 2 to 3 days in a row to prevent rebound congestion. For long term use, Nasonex nasal spray is the better option for congestion and allergy symptoms. Afrin and Nasonex can be used together as needed.

2018年3月21日 · Afrin is discussed in more detail below. Afrin (Oxymetazoline) Afrin is very effective for providing short term relief of nasal congestion. It is not classified as a corticosteroid. Afrin works by constricting the blood vessels in the nasal passages which promotes drainage, decreases inflammation and improves airflow.

2019年1月2日 · At a glance. Nasal decongestant pills, such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and Sudafed PE (phenylephrine), can cause restlessness and insomnia.

2018年6月14日 · It is often recommended to use spray Afrin in your nose 15-60 minutes before a flight for optimal effects. As ear pain is often most intense upon descent, you may need to use Afrin again before you land if the flight is long. Each dose of Afrin lasts for 8 to 12 hours but should not be used for more than 3 consecutive days. Prolonged use is ...

2018年5月13日 · Flonase Dosing Recommendations. Flonase can be used as one spray in each nostril once daily, or two sprays in each nostril once daily. Alternatively, the two sprays in each nostril can be split into one spray in each nostril twice a day. However, it is not recommended that you use more than 4 sprays (200 mcg) per day due to increased risk of ...

2018年7月25日 · Nora asked. I ran out of my alprazolam 1mg. Can I take a 0.5mg clonazepam instead? Answer. Both Xanax (alprazolam) and Klonopin (clonazepam) are classified as benzodiazepines, but have several characteristics that differentiate them from one another.

2018年8月14日 · I took 5 days of prednisone (40 mg per day) for severe allergies. This, after 2 months of Claritin, Flonase, and eye drop for itchy eyes. It helped dramatically. On the 6th day I had terribly itchy an...

2020年1月6日 · Flovent and Flonase both contain the drug fluticasone. Generally, you shouldn't combine medications with the same active ingredient but the use of Flovent and Flonase together is one of the exceptions. When used intranasally, fluticasone is not well-absorbed and very little reaches systemic circulation (i.e. is not absorbed into the bloodstream).

2017年11月3日 · In this article, our pharmacist discusses the difference between Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) and Sudafed PE (Phenylephrine).