ingredients in nasonex nose spray

What is the most important information I should know about Nasonex nasal?
• Do not use more of this medication than is prescribed for you ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Too muchmay cause serious side effects ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Use Nasonex nasal on a regular basis for best results ingredients in nasonex nose spray. It may take severalweeks to get the maximum effect of this medication ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Stay away frompeople with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infectious disease ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Yourimmune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you areusing Nasonex nasal ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

What is Nasonex nasal?
• Mometasone is a steroid ingredients in nasonex nose spray. It prevents the release of substances in thebody that cause inflammation ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Nasonex is used nasally to prevent and treat the nasal symptoms of allergiesand other seasonal reactions ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Nasonex nasal may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

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 ingredients in nasonex nose spray. The absorption of thisdrug into your system can inhibit your body's ability to fight off infections ingredients in nasonex nose spray. You may not be able to use Nasonex nasal if you have an infection ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Before using Nasonex nasal, tell your doctor if you have
· a nasal septum ulcer,
· recently had nasal surgery, or
· nasal damage ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• You may not be able to use Nasonex nasal, or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring during your treatment ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Nasonex nasal is in the FDA pregnancy category C ingredients in nasonex nose spray. This means that itis not known whether Nasonex nasal will harm an unborn baby ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Do not use thismedication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• It is unknown whether mometasone passes into breast milk ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Do not useNasonex nasal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feedinga baby ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Nasonex nasal is not approved for use by children younger than 3 yearsof age ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

How should I use Nasonex nasal?
• Use Nasonex nasal spray exactly as directed by your doctor ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Read theinformation insert included with your medication ingredients in nasonex nose spray. If you do not understand theseinstructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Shake the medication well before each dose ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• If your nose is congested, try to clear it before using your medicationto be sure that the medicine gets into your nasal passages ingredients in nasonex nose spray. If you are alsousing a decongestant spray, use it to open up your nasal passages before usingNasonex nasal ingredients in nasonex nose spray. However, do not use a decongestant spray unless your doctor approves ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Remove the plastic dust cap from the nasal applicator ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Prior to initialuse of Nasonex nasal spray, the pump must be primed by spraying ten times oruntil a fine spray appears ingredients in nasonex nose spray. The pump may be stored unused for up to 1 week withoutrepriming ingredients in nasonex nose spray. If unused for more than one week, reprime by pumping two times, oruntil a fine spray appears ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Close one nostril and tilt your head slightly forward ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Insert the tipof the nasal applicator about 1 cm (one-half inch) into your nostril, pointingit straight up into the nasal canal ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Press firmly downward once on the shouldersof the applicator, using your forefinger and middle finger while supportingthe base of the bottle with your thumb ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Breathe gently inward through the nostrilas you pump ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Then breathe out through the mouth ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Repeat this process for thenumber of sprays prescribed by your doctor ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Remove the pump from your nose ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Repeat this procedure in the other nostril then replace the dust cap ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Do not use more of this medication than prescribed for you ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Never usemore than 2 sprays in each nostril (200 mcg total) per day ingredients in nasonex nose spray. It may take a fewweeks to see the effects of Nasonex nasal ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Talk to your doctor if your symptomsdo not improve or if they get worse ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Do not spray Nasonex nasal into the eyes ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• To clean the applicator, remove the plastic dust cap and pull gentlyon the nasal applicator so that it comes free ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Wash the applicator and dustcap with cold water ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Dry and replace the applicator and dust cap ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Store Nasonex nasal at room temperature away from moisture and heat ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Avoid prolonged exposure of the product to direct light when Nasonex nasal isremoved from its cardboard container ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Use the missed dose as soon as you remember ingredients in nasonex nose spray. However, if it is almosttime for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and use thenext one as directed ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Do not use a double dose of this medication ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of this medication is not likely to occur ingredients in nasonex nose spray. If you do thinkthat an overdose has occurred, call an emergency room or poison control centeringredients in nasonex nose spray.

What should I avoid while using Nasonex nasal?
• Avoid items or activities that you know are allergens for you if theymake your symptoms worse ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Clean areas where dust or pet fur may aggravate yourcondition ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Stay away frompeople with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infectious disease ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Yourimmune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you areusing Nasonex nasal ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

What are the possible side effects of Nasonex nasal?
• Serious side effects from Nasonex nasal are not likely to occur ingredients in nasonex nose spray. 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) ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur ingredients in nasonex nose spray. 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 ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

What other drugs will affect Nasonex nasal?
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor and pharmacist about anyother drugs you are taking ingredients in nasonex nose spray. The use of other oral or inhaled steroids may increaseyour chance of side effects or overdose ingredients in nasonex nose spray.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Nasonex nasal ingredients in nasonex nose spray. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Nasonex nasal writtenfor health professionals that you may read ingredients in nasonex nose spray.

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