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  • What is Nasonex and what is it used for?

    Nasonex nasal spray can effectively treat and prevent the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Nasonex effectively treats both seasonal and year-round allergies including hayfever, house dust and animals. As well as helping to treat growths in the nose known as, nasal polyps.

    Nasonex contains the active ingredient Mometasone furoate, which is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids, such as Mometasone have anti-inflammatory properties helping to improve symptoms of allergic rhinitis by reducing inflammation in the nasal passages.

    Nasonex Nasal Spray is available on prescription in 18-gram bottles containing approximately 140 metered doses. This nasal spray can be used by adults and children over the age of 3 years.

    How does Nasonex work?

    Unfortunately, allergic rhinitis cannot be cured, however, the symptoms can be effectively managed with treatments like Nasonex. The corticosteroid works by stopping the immune system’s inflammatory response to allergens. This prevents unwanted allergy symptoms from developing and helps to improve symptoms once you have already developed a reaction.

  • Type of medicineCorticosteroid Nasal Spray
    Works byStopping the immune system’s inflammatory response to allergens
    Active ingredientMometasone furoate
    Effective within1 minute
    Pack size140 metered actuations (18g)
    Strength50 micrograms/actuation
    Common side effectsIrritation in the nose or throat, nosebleeds, headache
    GenericNo
    Use with alcoholNo known issues
  • Nasonex side effects

    Not everyone will experience side effects when they take Nasonex Nasal Spray. However, if you do, they can include:

    • Nose ulcers
    • Headache
    • Nosebleeds
    • Irritation in the nose or throat
    • Sneezing
    • Respiratory tract infection

    If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Nasonex directions

    Adults and children over the age of 12 years: Use 2 sprays in each nostril once a day. You should notice your symptoms improving within 12 hours, though it will likely take a few days for Nasonex to reach its full effect.

    1. Shake the bottle gently and remove the dust cap.
    2. Gently blow your nose.
    3. Close one nostril and put the nozzle into the other nostril as shown.
    4. Tilt your head forward slightly, keeping the bottle upright.
    5. Start to breathe in gently or slowly through your nose and whilst you are breathing in squirt a spray of fine mist into your nose by pressing down ONCE with your fingers.
    6. Breathe out through your mouth. Repeat step 4 to inhale a second spray in the same nostril if applicable.
    7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the other nostril
  • PIL: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1663.pdf

     

Frequently asked questions
  • How does Nasonex Nasal Spray work?

    Nasonex Nasal Spray contains mometasone furoate, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the nasal passages, providing relief from hay fever symptoms.

  • Who can use Nasonex Nasal Spray?

    Nasonex Nasal Spray is suitable for adults and children over 3 years old, providing effective relief from seasonal and year-round allergies.

  • How often should Nasonex Nasal Spray be used?

    Adults and children over 12 years old should use two sprays in each nostril once daily.

  • When will I start to notice improvements with Nasonex Nasal Spray?

    Symptoms typically improve within 12 hours of using Nasonex Nasal Spray, with full effectiveness reached after a few days.

  • Does Nasonex Nasal Spray cause any side effects?

    Common side effects may include nosebleeds, irritation in the nose or throat, and headaches. Consult a healthcare professional if you experience any adverse reactions.

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