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