What is the most important information I should know about mometasone nasal?
Before using mometasone, tell your doctor if you have been sick or had an infection of
any kind. Also tell your doctor if you have glaucoma or cataracts, herpes simplex infection of
your eyes, tuberculosis, sores or ulcers in your nose, or if you have recently had injury of or
surgery on your nose.
It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For
best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do
not improve after a week of treatment.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects on your nose or sinuses, your
doctor may want to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to
your doctor.
Mometasone nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid
being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if
you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in
people who are using mometasone nasal.
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and
call your doctor.
Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your
child is not growing at a normal rate while using mometasone nasal.
What is mometasone nasal?
Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation.
Mometasone nasal is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and
runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Mometasone is also used to treat nasal
polyps in adults.
Mometasone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using mometasone nasal?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to mometasone.
Before using mometasone, tell your doctor if you have been sick or had an infection of
any kind. You may not be able to use mometasone nasal until you are well.
Also tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
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glaucoma or cataracts;
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herpes simplex virus of your eyes;
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tuberculosis or any other infection or illness;
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sores or ulcers inside your nose; or
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if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to
an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during
treatment.
It is not known whether mometasone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use mometasone nasal without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your
child is not growing at a normal rate while using mometasone nasal.
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