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Nasonex

Nasonex

mometasone

Manufacturer:

Organon

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Mometasone furoate
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of seasonal or perennial rhinitis in adults, adolescents & childn 3-11 yr & acute rhinosinusitis in ≥12 yr w/o signs or symptoms of severe bacterial infection. Nasal polyps in patients ≥18 yr. Prophylaxis in patients w/ history of moderate to severe seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Seasonal allergic or perennial rhinitis Adult including geriatric & adolescent 2 sprays (50 mcg/spray) in each nostril once daily, may be reduced to 1 spray in each nostril as maintenance. Max: 4 sprays in each nostril once daily. Childn 3-11 yr 1 spray (50 mcg/spray) in each nostril once daily. Nasal polyposis Adult including geriatric & adolescent ≥18 yr 2 sprays (50 mcg/spray) in each nostril bd, may be reduced to 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Acute rhinosinusitis Adult including geriatric & adolescent ≥12 yr 2 actuations (50 mcg/actuation) in each nostril bd.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Severe nasal infection especially candidiasis, patients w/ hemorrhagic diathesis or history of recurrent nasal bleeding.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if localized fungal nose or pharynx infection & persistent nasopharyngeal irritation develops. Not to be used in presence of untreated localized infection involving nasal mucosa; recent nasal surgery or trauma. Active or quiescent tuberculous resp tract infection or untreated fungal, bacterial, systemic viral infections or ocular herpes simplex; severe bacterial infection; periods of stress or elective surgery. Immunosuppressed patients. Visual disturbance. W/drawal symptoms during transfer from systemic corticosteroids. High-dose & long-term treatment. Women of childbearing potential. Pregnancy & lactation. Growth retardation in childn.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, epistaxis, frank bleeding, blood-tinged mucus, blood flecks, pharyngitis, nasal burning, irritation & ulceration.
Drug Interactions
Increased plasma conc w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir, cobicistat-containing products.
MIMS Class
Nasal Decongestants & Other Nasal Preparations
ATC Classification
R01AD09 - mometasone ; Belongs to the class of topical corticosteroids used for prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Nasonex Aqueous nasal spray 50 mcg/actuation
Packing/Price
120 metered dose x 1's;140 metered dose x 1's;40 metered dose x 1's;60 metered dose x 1's
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