Mometasone Nasal Spray
Active Ingredients: Mometasone Nasal
Other Names: Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate Nasal Spray, Nasonex Nasal Spray
Drug Class: Nasal Corticosteroids
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: No
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What is/are Mometasone Nasal Spray?
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
How should I use this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What may interact with this medicine?
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Where should I keep this medicine?
What is/are Mometasone Nasal Spray?
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MOMETASONE is a corticosteroid. It helps decrease inflammation in your nose. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. This medicine is also used to treat nasal polyps.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions: - infection, like tuberculosis, herpes, or fungal infection
- recent surgery or injury of nose or sinuses
- taking corticosteroids by mouth
- an unusual or allergic reaction to mometasone, other corticosteroids, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
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This medicine is for use in the nose. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not use more often than directed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Make sure that you are using your nasal spray correctly. Ask you doctor or health care provider if you have any questions.
A patient information sheet for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
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If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
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There are no known drug interactions. Check with your doctor before you use any other medicine for your nose or sinus.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: - changes in vision
- infection
- trouble breathing or wheezing
- white patches or sores in the mouth or nose
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):- altered sense of taste or smell
- burning or irritation inside the nose or throat
- cough
- headache
- increased pain or cramping at menstrual period
- nosebleed
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
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Visit your doctor for regular check ups. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
Where should I keep this medicine?
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Keep out of the reach of children.
Store this medicine at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Last Updated:August 02, 2007 COPYRIGHT© Gold Standard, An Elsevier Company |
