Nasonex
What is Nasonex?
Nasonex reduces the swelling and irritation in your nose and thereby relieving sneezing, itching and a blocked-up or runny nose caused by hayfever or perennial rhinitis.
Hay fever, which occurs at certain times of the year, is an allergic reaction caused by breathing in pollen from trees, grasses, weeds and also moulds and fungal spores. Perennial rhinitis occurs throughout the year and symptoms can be caused by a sensitivity to house dust mite, animal hair (or dander), feathers and certain foods.
How to take Nasonex
The usual starting dose is two sprays into each nostril once daily.
If symptoms are not controlled after 5 to 6 weeks, the dose may be increased to two sprays in each nostril twice daily. Once symptoms are under control, your doctor may advise you to decrease your dose.
If no improvement in symptoms is seen after 5 to 6 weeks of twice daily administration, you should contact your doctor.
Preparing your nasal spray for use
Your Nasonex Nasal Spray has a dust cap which protects the nozzle and keeps it clean. Remember to take this off before using the spray and to replace it after use.
If you are using the spray for the first time you need to prime the bottle by pumping the spray 10 times until a fine mist is produced. If you have not used the spray for 14 days or more, re-prime the bottle by pumping the spray 2 times until a fine mist is produced.
How to use your nasal spray
- Shake the bottle gently and remove the dust cap.
- Gently blow your nose.
- Close one nostril and put the nozzle into the other nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly, keeping the bottle upright.
- Start to breathe in gently 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.
- Breathe out through your mouth. Repeat to inhale a second spray in the same nostril if applicable.
- Repeat for the other nostril.
After using the spray, wipe the nozzle carefully with a clean handkerchief or tissue and replace the dust cap.
Active ingredients
Mometasone furoate (as the monohydrate) 50 micrograms/actuation
Side effects
Like all medicines, Nasonex can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Immediate hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions may occur after use of this product. Stop taking Nasonex and get immediate medical help if you experience symptoms such as swollen face, tongue or pharynx, trouble swallowing, hives, or wheezing or trouble breathing.
When corticosteroid nasal sprays are used at high doses for long periods of time, side effects may occur due to the drug being absorbed in the body.
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