Children's FLONASE Product Overview

Patient FSA / HSA Eligible Product

This product is eligible for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Resulting from the CARES Act recently passed by congress, you can now use your FSA and HSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products such as Flonase, Nicorette, Nicoderm, Advil, Voltaren, and Denture Care Products. Your plan details may vary, so make sure to save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility. Please visit our page on Using My FSA/HSA.

*Mechanism vs most allergy pills. Children’s FLONASE acts on multiple inflammatory mediators (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines, and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.

References

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9. FLONASE Drug Facts Label.