Generic Nasarel: An Overview
Nasarel™ (
flunisolide nasal solution) is a prescription nasal spray used to treat nasal
allergies (known medically as allergic rhinitis). It belongs to a group of medications known as corticosteroids (or simply "steroids" for short). It can be used in adults and children as young as six years old.
Nasarel is manufactured by Ivax Pharmaceuticals. However, the patents for the medication have expired, and generic Nasarel is now available.
Strengths of Generic Nasarel
Generic Nasarel is available in one strength --
flunisolide nasal spray, containing 200 sprays in each bottle, with 29 mcg of medication in each spray. Other strengths of flunisolide nasal spray (25 mcg per spray) are not equivalent to Nasarel. These products are equivalent to
Nasalide®, a similar nasal spray.
Who Makes Generic Nasarel?
Generic Nasarel is made by Apotex Corporation.
Is Generic Nasarel as Good as Brand-Name Nasarel?
All generic medications must have certain tests that compare them to brand-name medications.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide whether the generic versions are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns a rating to each one. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic Nasarel versions currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Nasarel.
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients from the brand-name medication. This might include fillers, dyes, or other ingredients, which may cause problems for people with certain allergies or sensitivities.
