Manufacturer: MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Mometasone(50mcg)
You should always use Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension as advised by your doctor. To get the full benefit of the medicine you should take it regularly. Blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Repeat for the other nostril.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nasal irritation, sore throat, wheezing, nosebleed, upper respiratory tract infection, viral infections, and vomiting. If you are worried about any of the side effects, let your doctor know. Your doctor might be able to help you cope with the side effects. In general, you should try to avoid situations which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and it’s best not to smoke.
Before using this medicine, you should ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Let your doctor also know if you have any other medical conditions taking any other medicines.
Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension is a steroid. It gets absorbed into the cells of the inner surface of the nose and works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) and allergies. This relieves blocked or runny nose, sneezing and sinus discomfort, and other symptoms caused by nasal congestion and nasal polyps.
Mometasone: Minimal systemic absorption. 99% plasma protein bound. Hepatic metabolism via CYP3A4 enzymes. Excreted via urine and feces.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nasonex
Nasal irritation
Sore throat
Nosebleeds
Upper respiratory tract infection
Viral infection
Vomiting
Wheezing
contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation.
Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash. Mometasone decreases swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. Mometasone is a medium-strength corticosteroid. This medication is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution).
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have rosacea (redness and often red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), acne, skin atrophy (thinning of the skin), perioral dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth), cold sores, genital itching, chickenpox, shingles, warts, wounds, ulcerated skin, please inform your doctor before using MOMETASONE.
Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
The right way to use the nasal spray:
Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril.
Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
Inform your doctor if you have an infection, injury, or had recent surgery of the nose as Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension can increase the risk of bleeding, fungal infections in the nose and delay wound healing.
Any remaining spray must be discarded two months after you first open the bottle.
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
Q. What is Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension used for?
Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension is used to relieve symptoms that may occur with hay fever or other allergies, including stuffiness (congestion) in the nose, discharge, itching and sneezing.
Q. What if I forget to use a dose of Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension?
If you forget a dose of Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, use it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension an antifungal, an antibiotic or a steroid?
Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension is neither an antifungal nor an antibiotic. It is a corticosteroid which is used to reduce inflammation (redness, swelling) in various conditions.
Q. Is Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension effective?
Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop using it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Nasonex Nasal Spray Suspension too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
