Mometasone Furoate
Therapeutic Group
Nasal PreparationsIndication 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