BEAT THE PILLS. BREATHE
FREELY FASTER.
Oral medications like Sudafed take time to kick in. Cold medicines, cough syrups and antihistamine pills have to be absorbed before they work.2
But breathing more freely? Nobody has time to wait for that.
Afrin® lasts 12 hours, working directly on nasal membranes and providing rapid nasal congestion relief.
TIME TO TRY A NASAL SPRAY?
AFRIN® WORKS
IN SECONDS.
NASACORT® AND
FLONASE® CAN TAKE
DAYS FOR MAXIMUM
EFFICACY.
(That’s right, we’re calling out the competition.)
With Flonase® or Nasacort®, you wait days3 or even a week4 for full nasal congestion relief.
Afrin® starts fighting nasal congestion from colds or allergies in seconds, giving relief that lasts for 12 hours.
AFRIN® IS NOT A
STEROID - LIKE
FLONASE® AND
NASACORT®
Only with daily use do these brands give maximum benefit for relieving allergy symptoms.5
Reach for Afrin®, for nasal decongestion due to cold or allergies, when you need it.
AFRIN® TREATS
NASAL CONGESTION
DUE TO COLDS OR
ALLERGIES.
FLONASE® AND
NASACORT®?
ALLERGIES ONLY.
Whether it’s nasal congestion due to cold or allergies, just two to three sprays per nostril help you breathe more freely. It’s that easy.
HOW AFRIN® STACKS UP AGAINST
THE COMPETITION
Afrin® (Ages 6 years and above) brings instant results — and lasts 12 hours.
GET RELIEF, FAST.
THERE MAY BE OTHER NASAL SPRAYS
OUT THERE, BUT AFRIN® ? THE WOW IS REAL.
Afrin® is the #1 Doctor12 and Pharmacist1 recommended nasal spray brand
for sinus and nasal congestion caused by colds and allergies.
WOW — NO DRIP!
I really get congested with the changes in seasons. I used the nasal mist and wow … I am all cleared up now. This is the first time I've used a nasal spray that didn't drip … how revolutionary!! Highly recommend!!
— Afrin® No Drip Extra Moisturizing
Reviewer received product for free as part of a sponsored promotion.
WOW — NO DRIP!
I really get congested with the changes in seasons. I used the nasal mist and wow … I am all cleared up now. This is the first time I've used a nasal spray that didn't drip … how revolutionary!! Highly recommend!!
— Afrin® No Drip Extra Moisturizing
Reviewer received product for free as part of a sponsored promotion.
References
1. Pharmacy Recommendations, Decongestants, Nasal Spray. Pharmacy Times.Accessed November 2, 2022.
2. How Long Can You Take Cold Medicine Like Robitussin, Delsym, and Sudafed? GoodRx Health. Accessed November 2, 2022.
3. Frequently Asked Questions About Flonase® Allergy Relief. Flonase®. Accessed November 2, 2022.
4. FAQs. Nasacort®. Accessed November 2, 2022.
5. Nasal corticosteroid sprays. Mount Sinai. Accessed November 2, 2022.
6. Triamcinolone (Topical Application Route). Mayo Clinic. Accessed November 2, 2022.
7. Is Flonase® a Steroid Nasal Spray? Flonase®. Accessed November 2, 2022.
8. SUDAFED Sinus Congestion 12 Hour. Sudafed.Accessed November 2, 2022.
9. SUDAFED PE Sinus Congestion Day + Night. Sudafed.Accessed November 2, 2022.
10. Can Allergies Cause Sinus Pressure? Sudafed. Accessed November 2, 2022.
11. Common Cold: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment. Sudafed. Accessed November 2, 2022.
12. *IQVIA ProVoice survey. Accessed August 21, 2025.