Mometasone

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Uses

For the treatment of symptoms of allergy such as sneezing or runny nose, which occur either during any season of the year or present continuously throughout the year in adults and children above 3 years of age.

Contraindications

When should one not use Mometasone

If you are allergic to Mometasone.
If you have a nasal infection that has not been treated yet.
If you have an unhealed wound of the nose due to injury or surgery.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Bleeding from nose
Burning sensation in nose
Irritation in nose
Ulceration in nose
Irritation of throat
Headache
Infection of upper airways

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine is to be used locally only, and there is a lower risk of systemic absorption. Still, this medicine should be used under medical supervision by a pregnant woman.

Breast Feeding

This medicine is to be used locally only, and there is a lower risk of absorption into breast milk and blood. Still, this medicine should be used under medical supervision by a lactating woman.

Driving

Limited information is available on the effect of this medicine on driving. Do not drive if you are feeling any side effects.

Alcohol

Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, if you consume alcohol too often, discuss it with your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have tuberculosis infection.
You have a bacterial, fungal or viral infection which had not treated yet.
You have irritation at the inner side of the nose.
You experience increased pressure in the eye.
You have blurred vision.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

It works by inhibiting the release of chemicals responsible for symptoms of allergy.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Since Mometasone is to be used locally, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Dosage

Overdose

Mometasone is meant for local use; cases of overdose are unlikely. However, if you accidentally ingest it, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed using Mometasone, use it as soon as possible. Do not overuse this spray to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Mometasone is used for the treatment of symptoms of allergy such as sneezing or runny nose which occurs either during any season of the year or present continuously throughout the year in adults and children above 2 years of age.

Mometasone works by inhibiting the release of chemicals responsible for symptoms of allergy.

Mometasone is a steroid medicine. It is not a decongestant. It relieves symptoms of nasal allergy, such as sneezing and a runny nose, by inhibiting the release of chemicals responsible for allergy symptoms.

Mometasone takes about 12 to 48 hours for this medicine to work.

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