Over the counter brand name flonase is available otc.
Fluticasone propionate over the counter generic.
Will otc flonase be the same strength as the prescription version.
Fluticasone propionate is a medicine that is available for purchase over the counter in the form of a nasal spray to help relieve allergy symptoms.
Over the counter flonase allergy relief is exactly the same as prescription flonase it s the same medicine fluticasone propionate at the same strength and dose.
Otc flonase was approved by the fda on july 23 2014 to be sold over the counter but it won t be available until early 2015.
How to use fluticasone propionate spray suspension.
The nasal spray will be available over the counter in early 2015.
Flonase is indicated in patients 4 years of age and older.
If you are using the over the counter product to self treat read and follow all directions on the product package before using this medication.
The brand product flonase is now discontinued but generics are available.
Cost availability and insurance.
The generic fluticasone propionate is available as both an otc and prescription drug.
Fluticasone a corticosteroid works to block certain substances processes in the body that may contribute to allergy symptoms.
The active ingredient in flonase allergy relief fluticasone propionate was approved as a prescription medicine in 1994.
Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 2 sep 2020 cerner multum updated 1 sep 2020 wolters kluwer updated.