Sprix Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Sprix coupon? Sprix is a brand-name prescription nasal spray that delivers ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), for the short-term relief of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Because there is no substitutable generic of the Sprix nasal spray, the price can be high at the pharmacy counter. An Rx.com cash coupon can lower what you pay whether or not you have insurance. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

What is Sprix and how does it work?

Sprix is a nasal-spray form of ketorolac tromethamine, an NSAID. Like other NSAIDs, ketorolac lowers pain and inflammation by blocking the enzymes (COX) your body uses to make prostaglandins. What sets ketorolac apart is its strength: it is FDA-approved for moderate to moderately severe pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level, without being an opioid itself. The nasal spray is used for acute short-term pain, such as pain after surgery.

Sprix is meant for short-term use only. The FDA label limits total ketorolac therapy, by all routes combined (nasal, oral, and injectable), to no more than 5 days. It is not a maintenance medicine for chronic or long-lasting pain. Always follow your prescriber's directions; this page is educational and not a substitute for medical advice.

Sprix cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

The manufacturer runs an official savings program, Sprix Direct, described on the brand's own website (sprix.com). Manufacturer copay cards like this are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance, and the exact terms, eligibility, and any expiration change over time, so read the current rules before you rely on it. These cards typically cannot be used if you are uninsured or covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or another government program.

That is where an Rx.com cash coupon helps. Our coupon is a cash-price discount, not insurance, so it works for the uninsured, for people with Medicare or Medicaid, and any time a manufacturer card is declined or you simply want to compare. You cannot combine a cash coupon with insurance on the same fill, but you are free to choose whichever route costs less that day. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Sprix price at pharmacies near you. If cost is a barrier, ask your prescriber or the manufacturer about patient-assistance options as well.

Sprix alternatives and related NSAIDs

Sprix contains the same active ingredient, ketorolac, as the injectable and oral forms sold under the brand Toradol and as generic ketorolac. Those other ketorolac forms do have affordable generics, though they are given differently, so the nasal spray is not always interchangeable with them.

For other pain and inflammation needs, prescribers may consider other NSAIDs, many of which are available as low-cost generics:

• Diclofenac - an NSAID available in oral and topical forms
• Meloxicam - a once-daily NSAID often used for arthritis
• Celecoxib - a COX-2 selective NSAID

These medicines differ in how they are taken and how long they are used. Only your prescriber can decide which option fits your pain and your health history.

Sprix safety and boxed warning

Sprix carries the NSAID BOXED WARNING. NSAIDs can raise the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, and serious gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, which can happen without warning. Ketorolac also inhibits platelet function, so it increases bleeding risk. Because of this, it is contraindicated before major surgery (including coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG, surgery), in people with active peptic ulcer disease or a recent GI bleed, and in those at high risk of bleeding.

Sprix is also contraindicated during labor and delivery, in nursing mothers, in advanced kidney impairment or people at risk of kidney failure, and when taken with aspirin, other NSAIDs, probenecid, or pentoxifylline. It can cause kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart failure, and severe allergic (anaphylactoid) reactions. Do not exceed 5 days of total ketorolac therapy. Tell your prescriber about all your conditions and medicines, and get emergency help for chest pain, weakness on one side, black or bloody stools, or trouble breathing. This is general information, not medical advice.