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Nasonex (moe-MET-a-sone ) belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). Corticosteroids belong to the family of medicines called steroids. Nasonex is sprayed into the nose to help relieve the stuffy nose, irritation, and discomfort of hay fever and other allergies. Nasonex is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults. In Canada, Nasonex can also be used along with certain antibiotics to treat sinusitis. Nasonex is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Nasal Suspension (nasal spray) (U.S. and Canada )
Nasonex is used for the treatment and prevention of nasal symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies, including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose. Nasonex is in a class of medications called topical steroids. It works by reducing inflammation (swelling) in the nasal passages. Mometasone comes as a spray to inhale through the nose. It is usually sprayed once a day in each nostril. To help you remember to use Nasonex, use it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use Nasonex exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Shake the pump well before each use. Do not spray Nasonex into the eyes. For the prevention of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergies, begin using Nasonex 2-4 weeks before the beginning of the pollen season. Nasonex controls the nasal symptoms of allergies but does not cure them. You should begin to feel an improvement in your nasal allergies within 1--2 days of the first dose of Nasonex. It may take 1--2 weeks until you feel the full benefit of Nasonex. Continue to use Nasonex even if you feel well. Before you use Nasonex the first time, read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to use it. Practice using the inhaler while he or she watches. To use the nasal inhalation, follow these steps: Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils. Close one nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly and keep the bottle upright while inserting the nasal applicator into the other other nostril. For each spray, press down firmly once on the shoulders of the white applicator using your forefinger and middle finger. Support the base of the bottle with your thumb. Breathe gently inward through the nostril. Breathe out through the mouth. Repeat in the other nostril. Replace the plastic cap. Before using a new pump of Nasonex for the first time, prime the pump by spraying ten times or until a fine spray appears. If you do not use the pump for more than 1 week, prime it again by spraying two times or until a fine spray appears. Buy Nasonex (U.S. only) or read more info about Nasonex. Brand names: - Mometasone - Nasonex |