Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to ciclesonide
8 other medicines are given the same way (respiratory (inhalation)) and in the same FDA class as ciclesonide or labeled mainly for the same use (asthma); the others include 5 beta2-adrenergic agonists, 2 corticosteroids and 1 catecholamine (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as ciclesonide?
Asthma lists all 37 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (respiratory (inhalation)) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciclesonide | this medicine | none listed | $42.97 per gram 160 mcg inhaler | No | No current entry |
| Albuterolbeta2-adrenergic agonist | Asthma | 33 labelers | $0.0612 per mL 2.5 mg/3 mL solution | No | Resolved |
| Fluticasone and salmeterolbeta2-adrenergic agonist | Asthma | 8 labelers | $1.07 per unit 100-50 | No | A presentation being discontinued |
| Budesonidecorticosteroid | Asthma | 13 labelers | $0.676 per mL 0.5 mg/2 mL suspension | No | No current entry |
| Budesonide and formoterolbeta2-adrenergic agonist | Asthma | 2 labelers | $17.26 per gram 160-4.5 | No | No current entry |
| Beclomethasonecorticosteroid | Asthma | 2 labelers | $20.57 per gram 40 mcg | No | No current entry |
| Formoterol and mometasonebeta2-adrenergic agonist | Asthma | none listed | $25.22 per gram 100 mcg-5 mcg inhaler | No | No current entry |
| Epinephrinecatecholamine | Asthma | none listed | n/a | No | A presentation being discontinued |
| Albuterol and budesonidebeta2-adrenergic agonist | Asthma | none listed | $45.03 per gram 90-80 mcg inhaler | No | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Ciclesonide: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls