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Table of Contents
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (mow-MET-uh-sown)
Nasonex Nasl Uses
This medication is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms of the nose (stuffiness or congestion, runny nose, itching, and sneezing). It is also used to treat growths in the nose (nasal polyps). Mometasone works by reducing swelling of the nasal passages. It belongs to the class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
This medication does not work immediately. It may take several weeks or longer before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. Therefore, when using mometasone to prevent seasonal allergy symptoms, start this medication 2-4 weeks before pollen season begins.
Nasonex Nasl How To Use
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using mometasone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication is for use in the nose, usually once a day or as directed by your doctor. Avoid spraying this medication in your eyes. Gently blow your nose before using this drug. Shake the container well before each use. Follow the instructions to learn how to properly prime the spray pump if you are using it for the first time, and to learn when you need to reprime it if you have not used it regularly.
To use the spray, remove the protective cap and insert the applicator tip into your nostril. Close the other nostril by pressing with your finger, and tilt your head forward slightly. Press down firmly on the pump to deliver the prescribed number of sprays. Do not spray directly onto the middle wall of your nose (the septum). Breathe in gently through your nose and out through your mouth. Repeat in the other nostril. Wipe the applicator tip and replace the protective cap.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Younger children require a smaller dose and need help from an adult to use this medication. Use this drug regularly during the prescribed treatment period for full benefit. Remember to use it at the same time(s) each day. Do not use this drug more often, increase your dose, or use it for longer than prescribed.
Keep track of the number of sprays used from the container. Discard the container after you have used the number of sprays specified on the manufacturer's package.
Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen.
CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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