Rhinocort vs Eltair: a comparative review of a patented and generic drug

Trop Biomed. 2005 Dec;22(2):221-4.

Abstract

Rhinocort and Eltair are both the patented and generic equivalent of the topical nasal steroid budesonide. A study consisting of 42 patients was conducted at the ENT department of Hospital Ipoh to compare the response of patients who were using Rhinocort prior to Eltair. The results show statistically significant symptomatic response and lower complications with Rhinocort compared to Eltair.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intranasal
  • Budesonide* / administration & dosage
  • Budesonide* / adverse effects
  • Budesonide* / therapeutic use
  • Drugs, Generic* / administration & dosage
  • Drugs, Generic* / adverse effects
  • Drugs, Generic* / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids* / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids* / adverse effects
  • Glucocorticoids* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Drugs, Generic
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Budesonide