Budesonide / Formoterol vs Fluticasone
Compare Budesonide / Formoterol and Fluticasone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Budesonide / Formoterol | Fluticasone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticosteroid, beta2-Adrenergic Agonist | Corticosteroid |
| Used to treat | Asthma, Bronchial spasm, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial | Rhinitis, allergic, perennial |
| Generic price | From $15.67 per gram (80-4.5) | From $0.24 per gram (0.05% cream (Prop)) |
| Brand price | Symbicort: from $19.28 per gram (80-4.5 mcg inhaler) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 19% less than the brand | Not listed |