Nasonex
Chemical Name: NASONEX MOMETASONE (moe-MET-a-sone)
Common Nasonex uses
This medicine is a corticosteroid used to
prevent and treat the symptoms of perennial
and seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before using Nasonex
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Nasonex Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine comes with a patient information
leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you
may have about this medicine. This medicine
is used in the nose. Before using this
medicine the first time, pump it up to 10
times or until a fine mist appears. SHAKE
WELL before using a dose. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature below 77
degrees F (25 degrees C), away from heat and
light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE,
use it as soon as possible. If it is much
more than 1 hour since your last dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule.
Nasonex Cautions
IT
MAY TAKE SEVERAL DAYS for this medicine to
give full benefit. Continue to use it as
directed during this time. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE more often or for a longer time
than your doctor recommended. DO NOT USE
THIS MEDICINE for other nasal problems.
AVOID GETTING THIS MEDICINE IN YOUR EYES. IF
YOU HAVE NOT HAD CHICKENPOX OR MEASLES,
avoid contact with anyone who has either of
these diseases. THOUGH VERY UNLIKELY, this
medicine may affect growth patterns in
children. Consult child's doctor. FOR WOMEN:
IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your
baby.
Possible side effects of Nasonex
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using this
medicine include headache, nose-bleed or
pink color to the mucus, sore throat, or
burning or irritation inside the nose. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Nasonex
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
Additional Nasonex information
If
your symptoms have not improved with regular
use of this medicine, contact your doctor.
ALWAYS HAVE A SPARE INHALER available in
case the unit malfunctions or is empty. DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out.
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