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| Nasonex is manufactured by : Schering-Plough Corporation |
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forms : Nasal spray |
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name : mometasone (moe-met-a-sone) |
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: Therapeutic - allergy, cold and cough remedies, corticosteriods |
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!!! Do not confuse Nasonex with Imitrex |
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Nasonex available forms : |
Nasal spray (scent-free) : 50 mcg / metered spray in 17-g bottle (120 sprays) |
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Nasonex action : |
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Nasonex contraindications and precautions : |
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Nasonex (Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate) is contraindicated in : persons with known hypersensitivity or intolerance to fluorcarbon propellants, alcohol, propylene or polyethylene glycol.
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Use Nasonex cautiously in : active untreated infections, persons with diabetes or glaucoma, persons with underlying immunosuppression, systemic corticosteroid therapy, recent nasal trauma or surgery, pregnancy or lactation.
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Nasonex adverse reactions and side effects : |
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Nasonex side effects and adverse reactions can be : dizziness, headache, nasal burning, nasal irritation, sneezing attacks, nasal bleeding, abdominal pain, esophageal candidiasis, adrenal suppression (long-term therapy only).
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Nasonex dosage : |
Intranasal (adults and children over 12 years) :
- Allergic rhinitis : 2 Nasonex sprays in each nostril (50 mcg / spray) once daily.
- Nasal polyps : 2 Nasonex sprays (50 mcg / spray) in each nostril twice daily; some persons respond to 2 sprays in each nostril once daily.
Intranasal (children from 2 years to 11 years) :
- 1 Nasonex spray in each nostril (50 mcg / spray) once daily.
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How to administer Nasonex : |
- Persons also using a topical decongestant should take decongestant 5 - 15 minutes before Nasonex nasal spray.If you're unable to breathe freely through nasal passages, blow your nose gently in advance of medication administration.
- After the desired clinical effect has been obtained, attempts should be made to decrease dose to lowest amonunt.Gradually decrease dose every 2 - 4 weeks as long as desired effect if maintained.If symptoms return, Nasonex dose may briefly return to starting dose.
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Useful advices on Nasonex : |
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Take Nasonex (Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate) as directed.If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose.
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Don't exceed maximal daily dose of 4 sprays / nostril.
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Nasonex nasal spray include directions with pictures.Read patient informations sheet prior to use.Shake well the spray before using it.
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Temporary nasal stinging may occur.
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Store canister with valve downward.Canister should not be stored in cold areas or in high humidity and should be used within 6 months of opening aluminum pouch.
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Notify health care professional if symptoms don't improve within 1 month or if nasal discharge becomes purulent.
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