Nasonex Nasal Spray

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Nasonex is a nasal spray containing the active ingredient mometasone furoate, a type of medicine called a corticosteroid. Nasonex is used to relieve hayfever and allergy symptoms (rhinitis), such as sneezing, itchy eyes and blocked or runny nose. This medicine can also be used to treat nasal polyps, small growths in the lining of the nose.

How Nasonex relieves allergy symptoms

Nasonex nasal spray contains 50mg of the active ingredient mometasone furoate in each spray. This medicine works on your immune system to reduce the inflammation that occurs in hay fever and allergic conditions, relieving symptoms such as redness, swelling and itching. The nasal spray also reduces the amount of mucus in your nose.

Directions

Firstly, shake the bottle gently and remove the dust cap. You should then gently blow your nose to clear your nostrils. Close one nostril with your finger and put the nozzle into the other and start to breathe in gently through your nose. Whilst you are breathing in, squirt a spray of the medicine into your nose by pressing down once with your fingers. Remove the nozzle and breathe out through your mouth, then wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the dust cap. 

The recommended dosage for Nasonex depends on your age and you should always follow your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist’s advice. This information is intended as a guide only.

For the treatment of hay fever and perennial rhinitis

For adults and children over 12 years, the usual dose is two sprays into each nostril, once a day. Once your symptoms have improved, your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist might advise you to decrease the dose. On the other hand, if your symptoms don’t feel any better at all, your dose may be increased up to a maximum of four sprays into each nostril once a day. 

For children aged 3 to 11 years, the usual dose is one spray into each nostril daily. If your child suffers particularly badly from hayfever, their doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist may suggest that your child should start using Nasonex before the start of the pollen season in order to prevent hayfever symptoms. 

For the treatment of nasal polyps

For adults over 18 years old, the usual starting dose to treat nasal polyps is two sprays into each nostril once a day. If symptoms aren’t controlled after 5 to 6 weeks, the dose can be increased to twice daily instead of once. Once the symptoms are under control, your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist may advise you to decrease this dose. 

Side Effects

Like all medicines, there is a possibility that Nasonex may cause side effects in some people. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction (swollen face, tongue or throat, trouble swallowing, hives or shortness of breath) seek medical help immediately. Common side effects include: 

• Headache
• Sneezing
• Nose bleeds
• Sore nose or throat
• Ulcers in the nose
• Respiratory tract infection

For more information on other possible side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme. 

Warnings

Nasonex may not be suitable for some people with other health conditions. You shouldn’t use this medicine if: 

• You are allergic to mometasone furoate or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
• You have an untreated infection in your nose, as Nasonex may worsen the infection. 
• If you have recently had an operation on your nose or you have injured your nose.

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking Nasonex if: 

• You have or have ever had tuberculosis
• You have any other infection 
• You are taking other corticosteroid medicines, either by mouth or by injection
• You have cystic fibrosis

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for expert advice before taking Nasonex.

Age Restrictions

Nasonex is not recommended for children under the age of 3 years old. If your child is suffering from hayfever or other allergy symptoms, speak to a Chemist4U pharmacist for suitable alternatives or browse our wide range of allergy treatments. For nasal polyps, Nasonex is only suitable for treatment in adults over the age of 18 years old.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

Storage

Keep out of sight and reach of children and store below 25°C. Do not use Nasonex after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Once opened, use this medicine within 2 months.