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NASONEX
(Mometasone)
DESCRIPTION AND SIDE EFFECTS
BUY
GENERIC NASONEX
overview:
Nasonex (Mometasone) Nasal Spray, 50
mcg* is a medication used to treat nasal allergy symptoms (sneezing;
itchy, runny nose; and congestion). Nasonex (Mometasone) works by reducing nasal swelling
caused by an allergic reaction. Nasonex (Mometasone) contains a steroid related to cortisol, a hormone produced naturally by the body. Therefore, because
it is administered in the nose, it is considered a "nasal steroid."
DIRECTIONS:
Taken just once a day, Nasonex
(Mometasone)
helps relieve an itchy, runny nose; sneezing; and congestion. Nasonex
(Mometasone)
helps by treating nasal allergy symptoms caused by dust mites, pet
dander, even tree and grass pollen. Improvement can occur within 11
hours of initial treatment (based on studies done in a park during the
pollen season and in a controlled pollen exposure room). The full
benefit of Nasonex (Mometasone) is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks.
side effects:
Side effects were
generally mild and included headache, viral infection, sore throat,
nosebleeds, and coughing. Nasonex (Mometasone) is available by prescription only.
Maximum effect is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks. Talk to your
doctor to find out whether Nasonex (Mometasone) is right for you or your child. It
is important that you take it regularly at the time recommended by your
physician, since its effectiveness depends on regular use.
warnings and precautions:
Before taking Nasonex
(Mometasone) 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. Nasonex (Mometasone) should be used only when clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits of Nasonex
(Mometasone)with your
doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
INTERACTIONS:
Before taking Nasonex (Mometasone)
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.
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