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What is the most important information I should know about Nasonex nasal?
• Do not use more of this medication than is prescribed for you allergy relief nasonex. Too muchmay cause serious side effects allergy relief nasonex.
• Use Nasonex nasal on a regular basis for best results allergy relief nasonex. It may take severalweeks to get the maximum effect of this medication allergy relief nasonex.
• Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection allergy relief nasonex. Stay away frompeople with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infectious disease allergy relief nasonex. Yourimmune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you areusing Nasonex nasal allergy relief nasonex.
What is Nasonex nasal?
• Mometasone is a steroid allergy relief nasonex. It prevents the release of substances in thebody that cause inflammation allergy relief nasonex.
• Nasonex is used nasally to prevent and treat the nasal symptoms of allergiesand other seasonal reactions allergy relief nasonex.
• Nasonex nasal may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide allergy relief nasonex.
Who should not use Nasonex nasal?
• Before using Nasonex nasal, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you havea viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of any kind allergy relief nasonex. The absorption of thisdrug into your system can inhibit your body's ability to fight off infections allergy relief nasonex. You may not be able to use Nasonex nasal if you have an infection allergy relief nasonex.
• Before using Nasonex nasal, tell your doctor if you have
· a nasal septum ulcer,
· recently had nasal surgery, or
· nasal damage allergy relief nasonex.
• You may not be able to use Nasonex nasal, or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring during your treatment allergy relief nasonex.
• Nasonex nasal is in the FDA pregnancy category C allergy relief nasonex. This means that itis not known whether Nasonex nasal will harm an unborn baby allergy relief nasonex. Do not use thismedication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant allergy relief nasonex.
• It is unknown whether mometasone passes into breast milk allergy relief nasonex. Do not useNasonex nasal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feedinga baby allergy relief nasonex.
• Nasonex nasal is not approved for use by children younger than 3 yearsof age allergy relief nasonex.
How should I use Nasonex nasal?
• Use Nasonex nasal spray exactly as directed by your doctor allergy relief nasonex. Read theinformation insert included with your medication allergy relief nasonex. If you do not understand theseinstructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you allergy relief nasonex.
• Shake the medication well before each dose allergy relief nasonex.
• If your nose is congested, try to clear it before using your medicationto be sure that the medicine gets into your nasal passages allergy relief nasonex. If you are alsousing a decongestant spray, use it to open up your nasal passages before usingNasonex nasal allergy relief nasonex. However, do not use a decongestant spray unless your doctor approves allergy relief nasonex.
• Remove the plastic dust cap from the nasal applicator allergy relief nasonex. Prior to initialuse of Nasonex nasal spray, the pump must be primed by spraying ten times oruntil a fine spray appears allergy relief nasonex. The pump may be stored unused for up to 1 week withoutrepriming allergy relief nasonex. If unused for more than one week, reprime by pumping two times, oruntil a fine spray appears allergy relief nasonex.
• Close one nostril and tilt your head slightly forward allergy relief nasonex. Insert the tipof the nasal applicator about 1 cm (one-half inch) into your nostril, pointingit straight up into the nasal canal allergy relief nasonex. Press firmly downward once on the shouldersof the applicator, using your forefinger and middle finger while supportingthe base of the bottle with your thumb allergy relief nasonex. Breathe gently inward through the nostrilas you pump allergy relief nasonex. Then breathe out through the mouth allergy relief nasonex. Repeat this process for thenumber of sprays prescribed by your doctor allergy relief nasonex. Remove the pump from your nose allergy relief nasonex. Repeat this procedure in the other nostril then replace the dust cap allergy relief nasonex.
• Do not use more of this medication than prescribed for you allergy relief nasonex. Never usemore than 2 sprays in each nostril (200 mcg total) per day allergy relief nasonex. It may take a fewweeks to see the effects of Nasonex nasal allergy relief nasonex. Talk to your doctor if your symptomsdo not improve or if they get worse allergy relief nasonex.
• Do not spray Nasonex nasal into the eyes allergy relief nasonex.
• To clean the applicator, remove the plastic dust cap and pull gentlyon the nasal applicator so that it comes free allergy relief nasonex. Wash the applicator and dustcap with cold water allergy relief nasonex. Dry and replace the applicator and dust cap allergy relief nasonex.
• Store Nasonex nasal at room temperature away from moisture and heat allergy relief nasonex. Avoid prolonged exposure of the product to direct light when Nasonex nasal isremoved from its cardboard container allergy relief nasonex.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Use the missed dose as soon as you remember allergy relief nasonex. However, if it is almosttime for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and use thenext one as directed allergy relief nasonex. Do not use a double dose of this medication allergy relief nasonex.
What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of this medication is not likely to occur allergy relief nasonex. If you do thinkthat an overdose has occurred, call an emergency room or poison control centerallergy relief nasonex.
What should I avoid while using Nasonex nasal?
• Avoid items or activities that you know are allergens for you if theymake your symptoms worse allergy relief nasonex. Clean areas where dust or pet fur may aggravate yourcondition allergy relief nasonex.
• Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection allergy relief nasonex. Stay away frompeople with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infectious disease allergy relief nasonex. Yourimmune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you areusing Nasonex nasal allergy relief nasonex.
What are the possible side effects of Nasonex nasal?
• Serious side effects from Nasonex nasal are not likely to occur allergy relief nasonex. Stopusing Nasonex nasal and seek emergency medical attention if you experience anallergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling ofyour lips, tongue, or face; or hives) allergy relief nasonex.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur allergy relief nasonex. Continueto use Nasonex nasal and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· viral infection;
· sore throat;
· bleeding nose;
· coughing;
· upper respiratory tract infection;
· painful menstruation;
· muscle pain; or
· stinging or burning of the nose allergy relief nasonex.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur allergy relief nasonex. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome allergy relief nasonex.
What other drugs will affect Nasonex nasal?
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor and pharmacist about anyother drugs you are taking allergy relief nasonex. The use of other oral or inhaled steroids may increaseyour chance of side effects or overdose allergy relief nasonex.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Nasonex nasal allergy relief nasonex. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines allergy relief nasonex.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Nasonex nasal writtenfor health professionals that you may read allergy relief nasonex.
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