Nasonex
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Mometasone Furoate), same form (Nasal Spray)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
M-Son nasal spray is indicated for the treatment of nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older. It is indicated for the treatment of nasal congestion associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older. It is indicated for the prophylaxis of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older. It is also indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps in patients 18 years of age and older.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation contraindicates its use.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Side effects are generally mild and include headache, viral infection, pharyngitis, epistaxis and cough.
Warnings & Precautions
While using nasal corticosteroids, caution is required in patients with active or dormant tuberculosis infection, or in untreated fungal, bacterial, systemic viral infections, or ocular herpes simplex. Monitor patients periodically for signs of adverse effects on the nasal mucosa. Avoid use in patients with recent nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma. Monitor patients closely with a change in vision or with a history of increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and/or cataracts.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Mometasone Furoate is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity. The precise mechanism of corticosteroid action on allergic rhinitis is not known. Corticosteroids have been shown to have a wide range of effects on multiple cell types (e.g., mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes) and mediators (e.g., histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, and cytokines) involved in inflammation.