Asthma and Allergy Affiliates Wiki

For any patient calling for these, I think we can say to them we will fill but also offer alternatives such as CostCo where can get:

1. Generic Zyrtec - 365 for $15
2. Generic Allegra - 180 for $35
3. Brand name Nasacort - 4 bottles for $30
4. Brand name Sensimist - 3 bottles for $45
5. Generic Flonase - 5 bottles for $23
6. Brand name Astepro - 3 bottles for $40
7. Brand name Pataday Extra Strength - 3 bottles for $30

Seasonal allergic rhinitis:

Zyrtec or Allegra - once to twice daily (Zyrtec twice daily - monitor for sedation)

• 6-11m: Zyrtec 2.5mL daily
• 12-23m: Zyrtec 2.5mL daily; max 5mL daily
• 2-5yo: Zyrtec 2.5 to 5mL daily; can do 5mL bid if needed
• 6+: Zyrtec 10ml or 10mg daily; can do 10mg bid if need

Nasacort or Sensimist: 1 spray each side (2-5yo) or 2 sprays each side 6 and up

Astepro: 1 spray each side twice daily

Pataday Extra Strength (0.7%): 1 drop each eye daily; can do twice daily if need

• If eye pain, vision change, photophobia or discharge, discuss with MD who may recommend Ophthalmology evaluation