Nasonex Nasal Spray

Nasonex Nasal Spray

Nasonex Nasal Spray contains 50 micrograms of mometasone furoate per spray. This anti-inflammatory steroid medicine is used to ease the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, which is when the inside of the nose becomes inflamed and occurs most commonly with hay fever. You can use this alongside an oral antihistamine if needed. It is also sometimes prescribed to treat perennial rhinitis (like hay fever, but all year round), as well as nasal polyps.

Drug = Mometasone

Strength = 50 Mcg

Manufacturer = Fulford (India) Ltd

How To Take

When treating allergic rhinitis in adults and children who are aged 12 and over, it’s recommended you spray twice into each nostril on a daily basis. If you feel Nasonex Nasal Sprayhelps get your symptoms under control, you can then reduce this to a single spray into each nostril once a day.

Children aged between six and 11 are advised to use one spray into each nostril once a day. However, children under six should not use Nasonex Nasal Spray.

Nasonex Nasal Sprayworks best when used regularly and you’re likely to notice your symptoms improving within 12 hours of the first dose, although you should bear in mind that it will take a few days of regular treatment for you to get the maximum benefit.

Dosage

Nasonex Nasal Spray

Side Effects

Swelling of nose, throat, and sinuses

Bone and joint pain

Bleeding and irritation of the nose

Painful white patches in the mouth

Nausea or Vomiting

Fever or chills

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Abnormal and/or painful menstruation

Severe difficulty in breathing

Warning

Pregnancy = Nasonex Nasal Spray is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding = Use of Nasonex Nasal Spraywhile breastfeeding is not recommended. However, if it absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Defect in vision = Use of Nasonex Nasal Spray has been sometimes associated with an increase in intraocular pressure and may cause glaucoma or format.

Uses

Nasonex Nasal Spray (Mometasone) is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing). It is also used to treat certain growths in the nose (nasal polyps). Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.