Nasal Steroids

Here’s a list of intranasal steroids available in Australia along with age approvals. Note that Avamys (Fluticasone Furoate) is approved for patients > 2 years and Mometasone for patients > 3 years.

  • Fluticasone Furoate
    • Brand Name: Avamys
    • adults: 2 sprays once daily
    • children 2 years to 11 years: 1 to 2 sprays once daily
  • Mometasone
    • Brand Name: Nasonex
    • adults: 2 sprays once daily
    • children 3 years to 11 years: 1 spray once daily
  • Budesonide
    • Australian Brand Name: Rhinocort
    • adults and children 6 years and older: 1 spray twice daily, or 2 sprays once daily
  • Beclomethasone
    • Brand Name: Beconase
    • adults: 2 sprays, twice daily
    • children 6 years and older: 1 to 2 sprays twice daily