Mometasone Nasal Spray

Mometasone Nasal Spray is usually called mometasone furoate. This is a type of steroid, also known as a corticosteroid. This medicine has been used for many different illnesses. It also helps reduce swelling and has properties that fight inflammation. That’s why it has been used to help with problems like allergies, asthma, and skin issues. The most common use of mometasone is to stop asthma attacks by reducing swelling in the nose. Finally, the most common side effects are headaches, sore throats, glaucoma, cataracts, and more.

How to Use ?

• Take off the dust cover.
• If you’re using the pump for the first time, haven’t used it in a week or more, or just cleaned the nozzle, you need to get it ready by doing steps 4 and 5 below. If you used the pump in the last week, go to step 6.
• If you’re using the spray for the first time, press the pump down and let go ten times, or until you see a nice mist. If you used the pump before but not in the last week or just cleaned the nozzle, press down and let go of the spray twice until you see a nice mist.
• Softly blow your nose to clear your nostrils.
• Pinch one side of your nose with your finger.
• Lean your head a little forward and gently put the tip of the nasal applicator into your other nose hole. Make sure to hold the bottle up straight.
• Start by breathing in through your nose.
• As you breathe in, press down hard on the spray with your index and middle finger to release a spray.
• Breathe in slowly through your nose and breathe out through your mouth.
• If your doctor advised you to use two sprays in that nostril, do steps 6 to 12 again.
• Do the same steps 6 to 13 in the other side of your nose.
• Clean the applicator with a tissue and put the dust cover back on. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the information from the manufacturer for the patient.

Advantages

In treating a stuffy nose.

Mometasone Nasal Spray helps reduce swelling in your nose and gives quick relief that lasts for a few hours. It is a safe medicine that can help with stuffy noses from colds or allergies like hay fever. It should be taken as directed and not used for a long time. If you don’t feel better, speak with your doctor.

In treating nasal polyps

Mometasone Nasal Spray helps reduce swelling and makes the polyps smaller. It helps reduce symptoms like stuffy nose, runny nose, and sneezing caused by nasal polyps. This medicine works by reducing inflammation, which helps people with nasal polyps breathe better and feel better overall.

Side effects

Most side effects don’t need a doctor’s help and go away as your body gets used to the medicine. Talk to your doctor if they don’t go away or if you’re concerned about them.

• Nose discomfort
• Sore throat 
• Nosebleeds
• Upper respiratory tract infection 
• Virus infection
• Vomiting
• Wheezing 

Precautions 

• Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are allergic to mometasone, other medicines, or any of the ingredients in mometasone nasal spray. Ask your pharmacist for a list of what’s in the medicine.
• Let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medicines, vitamins, supplements, or herbal products you are currently using or plan to use while using mometasone nasal spray. Your doctor might need to adjust how much medicine you take or watch you closely for any side effects.
• Let your doctor know if you’ve had recent surgery on your nose, if you’ve hurt your nose, or if you have any sores inside your nose. Also, tell them if you have or ever had cataracts (a cloudiness in your eye), glaucoma (a disease that affects your eyes), any kind of infection, or a herpes infection in your eye (which can cause sores on your eyelid or eye). Tell your doctor if you have had chicken pox, measles, or tuberculosis (a lung infection). Also, let them know if you have been near someone with any of these illnesses.
• If you get pregnant while using mometasone nasal spray, please call your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Mometasone Nasal Spray used for ?

Mometasone Nasal Spray is used to help with symptoms from hay fever or other allergies, such as a stuffy nose, runny nose, itching, and sneezing.

What should I do if I forget to use Mometasone Nasal Spray?

If it’s close to the time for your next dose, just stick to your regular schedule and skip the missed dose. 

Is Mometasone Nasal Spray a medicine that fights fungus, bacteria, or is it a steroid?

Mometasone Nasal Spray is not a medicine for fungi or bacteria. It is a steroid medicine that helps lower swelling and redness in different health problems.

Does Mometasone Nasal Spray work well?

Mometasone Nasal Spray works well when used as your doctor recommends. Keep using it, even if you start to feel better. If you stop using Mometasone Nasal Spray too soon, your symptoms might come back or get worse.