Allergy Medication 3-2001
DRUG |
DOSE |
COST/MONTH |
| Corticosteroid Nasal Inhalers | ||
| Beclomethasone (BeconaseÒ ) | Adults: 1 – 2
sprays each nostril 2-3x/day Children (6-12yrs): 1 spray each nostril 2-3/day |
$3.00 |
| Fluticasone (FlonaseÒ ) | Adults and Children (³ 4yrs): 1 – 2 sprays each nostril daily | $15.00 |
| Antihistamines/Decongestants | DOSE |
COST/MONTH |
| Triprolidene 2.5mg + Pseudoephedrine 60mg (ActifedÒ ) | Adults: 1 tablet twice every 6 hours as needed | $3.80/100 OTC |
| Chlorpheniramine 8mg + Pseudoephedrine 120mg caps (Deconamine SRÒ )-generic | Adults: 1 capsule twice daily as needed | $3.00 |
| Brompheniramine 6mg +
Pseudoephedrine 60mg (Bromfed-PDÒ , Dallergy-JR®, Ultrabrom PD®)-generic |
Adults and Children (³ 6yrs): 1 capsule twice daily as needed | $2.50 |
| Antihistamines | DOSE |
COST/MONTH |
| Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-TrimetonÒ ) |
Adults and Children (³ 12yrs): 4mg at bedtime | $1.00/100 OTC |
| Fexofenadine (AllegraÒ ) AM + Chlorpheniramine 4mg HS (AM/PM Allergy Pack) |
Adults and Children (³ 12yrs) AllegraÒ in the morning Chlorpheniramine at bedtime |
$18.00 |
| Fexofenadine (AllegraÒ ) | Adults and Children (³ 12yrs): 60 mg twice daily | $33.00 |
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Costs are approximate KP acquisition costs. Prescription costs may vary.