Mometasone (Nasal)

Brand Names : Nasonex

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using the medicine .

Before using this medicine, clear the nasal passages by blowing your nose. Then, with the nosepiece inserted into the nostril, aim the spray towards the inner corner of the eye.

In order for this medicine to help you, it must be used regularly as ordered by your doctor . This medicine usually begins to work in about 2 days, but up to 2 weeks may pass before you feel its full effects.

Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of absorption through the lining of the nose and the chance of unwanted effects.

Check with your doctor before using this medicine for nasal problems other than the one for which it was prescribed , since it should not be used on many bacterial, viral, or fungal nasal infections.

Dosing - The dose of nasal mometasone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nasal mometasone. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For nasal spray dosage form:
  • For allergies:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 2 sprays in each nostril once a day.
    • Children 3 and 11 years of age - 1 spray in each nostril once a day.
    • Children younger than 3 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For sinusitis:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as you remember. However, if you don't remember it until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.