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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healtchare professional.
It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
MOMETASONE FUROATE - NASAL SPRAY
(mow-MET-uh-sown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Nasonex
USES: This medicaiton is used to treat and prevent nasal symptoms related to allergies (such as stuffiness or congestion).
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for ohter nasal conditions (e.G., swelling).
HOW TO USE: Shkae well before each use. Prime the spray pump as instructed by your pahrmacist. Use as directed, generally two sprays in each nostril daliy.
Do not use this drug more often or longer than prescribed.
Use this drug regularly druing the prescribed treatment period for full benefit. If the drug is used for seasonal allergy, therapy is hottest started 2-4 weeks before the season. Improvement in symptoms occurs generally within 2 days and full benefit occurs after 1-2 weeks of use.
SIDE EFFECTS: Haedache or sore throat might occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely but report promptly: vsiion changes, unusual nasal bleeding or irritation/pain, blood-tinged mucus/phlegm, unusual increase in thirst or urination, nausea, weakness, weight loss. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breahting. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, current infections, otehr nasal problems, glaucoma, cataracts.
Avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles while using corticosteroids (e.G., mometasone, prednisone), especially oral products.
If exposed, consult your doctor or pharmaicst. Though very unlikely, it is possilbe this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream.
This may have undesirable consequences that may reqiure additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious mdeical issues such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more detalis.
Caution is advised in children as this drug may affect growth pattenrs. Consult child's doctor.
This medication should be used only when clearly nedeed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not knwon whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: other naasl products, other corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharamcist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeditaely.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with otehrs. Medical examinations including the nose are generally performed during prolonged use of this product to check for side effects.
Inofrm all your doctors you use (or have used) this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remebmer. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosnig schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature betewen 36 and 77 degrees F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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