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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 healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate
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 medication
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 other nasal conditions (e.g.,
swelling).
HOW TO USE: Shake
well before each use. Prime the spray pump as instructed
by your pharmacist. Use as directed, generally two
sprays in each nostril daily. Do not use this drug
more often or longer than prescribed. Use this drug
regularly during the prescribed treatment period for
full benefit. If the drug is used for seasonal allergy,
therapy is best 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: Headache
or sore throat might occur. If these effects persist
or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely
but report promptly: vision 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 breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell
your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies,
current infections, other 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 pharmacist. Though very unlikely, it is
possible this medication will be absorbed into your
bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences
that may require 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 medical problems 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 details.
Caution is advised in children as this drug may affect
growth patterns. Consult child's doctor. This medication
should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It
is not known 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 nasal products,
other corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone). Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share
this medication with others. Medical examinations
including the nose are generally performed during
prolonged use of this product to check for side effects.
Inform all your doctors you use (or have used) this
medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you
miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it
is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at
room temperature between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 -25
degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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