side effects nasonex nasal 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 side effects nasonex nasal spray. Too muchmay cause serious side effects side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Use Nasonex nasal on a regular basis for best results side effects nasonex nasal spray. It may take severalweeks to get the maximum effect of this medication side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection side effects nasonex nasal spray. Stay away frompeople with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infectious disease side effects nasonex nasal spray. Yourimmune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you areusing Nasonex nasal side effects nasonex nasal spray.

What is Nasonex nasal?
• Mometasone is a steroid side effects nasonex nasal spray. It prevents the release of substances in thebody that cause inflammation side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Nasonex is used nasally to prevent and treat the nasal symptoms of allergiesand other seasonal reactions side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Nasonex nasal may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide side effects nasonex nasal 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 side effects nasonex nasal spray. The absorption of thisdrug into your system can inhibit your body's ability to fight off infections side effects nasonex nasal spray. You may not be able to use Nasonex nasal if you have an infection side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Before using Nasonex nasal, tell your doctor if you have
· a nasal septum ulcer,
· recently had nasal surgery, or
· nasal damage side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• You may not be able to use Nasonex nasal, or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring during your treatment side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Nasonex nasal is in the FDA pregnancy category C side effects nasonex nasal spray. This means that itis not known whether Nasonex nasal will harm an unborn baby side effects nasonex nasal spray. Do not use thismedication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• It is unknown whether mometasone passes into breast milk side effects nasonex nasal spray. Do not useNasonex nasal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feedinga baby side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Nasonex nasal is not approved for use by children younger than 3 yearsof age side effects nasonex nasal spray.

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

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

What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of this medication is not likely to occur side effects nasonex nasal spray. If you do thinkthat an overdose has occurred, call an emergency room or poison control centerside effects nasonex nasal 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 side effects nasonex nasal spray. Clean areas where dust or pet fur may aggravate yourcondition side effects nasonex nasal spray.
• Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection side effects nasonex nasal spray. Stay away frompeople with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infectious disease side effects nasonex nasal spray. Yourimmune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you areusing Nasonex nasal side effects nasonex nasal spray.

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

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

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

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