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Nasonex Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Nasonex (mometasone furoate monohydrate) Nasal Spray is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. It is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults. Nasonex is a steroid. Common side effects include nose/throat dryness or irritation, blood-tinged mucus/phlegm, and nosebleeds.
The recommended dose of Nasonex for adults and children 12 years and older for treatment or prevention of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic and perennial allergic rhinitis, or nasal congestion associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis is 2 sprays in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 200 mcg). The pediatric dose for children 2-11 years is one spray in each nostril once daily (100 mcg). To treat nasal polyps in adults, the dose is 2 sprays in each nostril twice daily (400 mcg). Two sprays in each nostril once daily (200 mcg) is effective in some patients. Other drugs may interact with Nasonex. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Nasonex should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Nasonex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
NASONEX® (mometasone furoate (nasal spray)) Nasal Spray 50 mcg is indicated for the treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
Treatment of Nasal Congestion Associated with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
NASONEX (mometasone furoate (nasal spray)) Nasal Spray 50 mcg is indicated for the relief of nasal congestion associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis, in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
Prophyla...
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What is Nasonex Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Nasonex Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- severe or ongoing nose bleed;
- sores in the nose that won't heal;
- wheezing, trouble breathing;
- vision problems; or
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:
- headache;
- stuffy nose, sore throat, cough; l...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Nasonex Consumer Information: Uses
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.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved US professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition tha...
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