Mometasone Nasal Spray

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Mometasone Nasal Spray contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate, which belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. When mometasone is sprayed into the nose, it can help to relieve inflammation (swelling and irritation of the nose), sneezing, itching and a blocked or runny nose.

Mometasone Nasal Spray is used to treat the symptoms of hay fever (an allergy to pollen) and perennial rhinitis (sensitivity to a variety of things, including animal dander, dust and certain foods).

Directions

Always use Mometasone Nasal Spray exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. For adults, the recommended dose is two sprays into each nostril once a day. Before you use the nasal spray, you will need to prepare it for use. It has a dust cap which protects the nozzle and keeps it clean. Remember to take this off before using the spray and to replace it after use.

Shake the bottle before each use. Do not pierce the nasal applicator (nozzle hole) with a pin or another sharp object. If you are using the spray for the first time, you need to ‘prime’ the bottle by pumping the spray 10 times until a fine mist is produced. If you have not used the spray for 14 days or more, you need to ‘re-prime’ the bottle by pumping the spray 2 times until a fine mist is produced.

To use Mometasone Nasal Spray, first shake the bottle well and remove the dust cap. Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils. Close one nostril and put the nozzle into the other nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly, keeping the bottle upright. Start to breathe in gently or slowly through your nose and whilst you are breathing in, press down once to spray the solution into your nose. Breathe out through your mouth. Remove the nozzle from this nostril and breathe out through the mouth. Repeat in the other nostril.

After using the spray, wipe the nozzle carefully with a clean handkerchief or tissue and replace the dust cap. It’s important to clean your nasal spray regularly, otherwise it may not work properly. To do this, remove the dust cap and gently pull off the nozzle. Wash the nozzle and dust cap in warm water and then rinse under a running tap.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Mometasone Nasal Spray may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:

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

For more information on potential 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.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

Warnings

Do not use Mometasone Nasal Spray

Mometasone Nasal Spray may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this nasal spray if you are allergic to mometasone furoate or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not use this product if you have any of the following:

• If you have an untreated infection in your nose. Use of mometasone furoate during an untreated infection in your nose, such as herpes, can worsen the infection. You should wait until the infection is resolved before you start using the nasal spray
• If you have recently had an operation on your nose or you have injured your nose. You should not use the nasal spray until your nose has healed

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any of the following:

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

Age restrictions

Mometasone Nasal Spray can be used to treat hay fever and other allergies in adults and children from the age of 3 and above. However, we are only able to offer Mometasone Nasal Spray to people aged 18 and above in our clinic.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There is little or no information on the use of mometasone furoate in pregnant women. It is not known if mometasone furoate is found in breast milk. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine.

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

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.

 

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