6
Treatment
Table 6. Intranasal Steroids
Name Formulation
FDA Indications
(seasonal, perennial) Contraindications
Beclomethasone
dipropionate
(Qnasl)
80 mcg/spray
HFA
nonaqueous
aerosol
Seasonal and perennial AR History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Budesonide
(Rhinocort AQ)
32 mcg/spray
Propellant Allergic and nonallergic
rhinitis
History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Ciclesonide
(Omnaris)
50 mcg/spray
Aqueous
suspension
Seasonal and perennial AR History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Ciclesonide
(Zetonna)
37 mcg/spray
HFA-propelled
aerosol
Seasonal and perennial AR History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Flunisolide
b
(Nasalide or
Nasarel)
25 mcg/spray
0.025%
solution
Seasonal and perennial AR History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Fluticasone
furoate
(Veramyst)
27.5 mcg/spray
Suspension Seasonal and perennial AR History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Fluticasone
propionate
a
(Flonase)
50 mcg/spray
0.05% nasal spray
(aqueous)
Allergic and nonallergic
rhinitis
History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Mometasone
furoate
(Nasonex)
50 mcg/spray
Aqueous • Seasonal and perennial AR
• Nasal polyps
History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
Triamcinolone
Acetonide
b
(Nasacort Allerg y
24HR)
55 mcg/spray
Propellant,
Aqueous
Seasonal and perennial AR History of
hypersensitivity
to medication or
components
a
Available in generic form.
b
Only preparation available over the counter.
