Mometasone Furoate

Therapeutic Group

Nasal Preparations

Indication Dosage

Prophylaxis And Treatment Of Allergic Rhinitis: 

  • Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 100 Mcg (2 Spray) Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 200 Mcg (4 Spray) Daily, Into Each Nostril; Reduced To 50 Mcg (1 Spray) Into Each Nostril Daily When Control Achieved 
  • Children 6-11 Years: 50 Mcg (1 Spray) Daily Into Each Nostril 

Nasal Polyps: 

  • Adult: Initially 100 Mcg (2 Sprays) Daily Into Each Nostril, For 5-6 Weeks, Then Increased If Necessary To 100 Mcg (2 Sprays) Twice Daily Into Each Nostril, Consider Alternative Treatment If No Improvement After Further 5-6 Weeks, Reduce To The Lowest Effective Dose When Control Achieved

Content

  • Nasal. Spray: Per Spray: Mometasone Furoate 50 Mcg.

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Corticosteroid

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Aggression And Anxiety (in Children)
  • Headache
  • Dryness
  • Epistaxis
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions
  • Nasal And Throat Irritation
  • Nasal Ulceration
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Smell Disturbances
  • Taste Disturbances.
  • Rare: Bronchospasm
  • Anaphylaxis