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