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Mometasone Nasal Spray Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Mometasone (as furoate monohydrate) 50mcg/spray.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Mometasone Nasal Spray Indications
Indications
Treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms in patients ≥2yrs of age. Prophylaxis of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms in patients ≥12yrs of age. Nasal polyps.
Mometasone Nasal Spray Dosage and Administration
Adult
Allergic rhinitis: ≥12yrs: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily; prophylaxis: begin 2–4 weeks prior to anticipated start of pollen season. Nasal polyps: ≥18yrs: 2 sprays in each nostril 1–2 times daily.
Children
Allergic rhinitis: <2yrs: not established. 2–11yrs: 1 spray in each nostril once daily. Nasal polyps: <18yrs: not established.
Mometasone Nasal Spray Contraindications
Not Applicable
Mometasone Nasal Spray Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Mometasone Nasal Spray Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Maintain regular regimen. Immunosuppression. Respiratory tract tuberculosis. Infections (eg, ocular herpes simplex). If exposed to measles or chickenpox, consider anti-infective prophylactic therapy. Recent nasal septum ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma; may impair wound healing. Monitor for growth suppression in children. Monitor for hypercorticism and adrenal suppression (if occur discontinue gradually), and candida infection or other nasal mucosal changes. Glaucoma and/or cataracts. Discontinue if nasopharyngeal candida infection or hypersensitivity reactions occurs. Avoid eyes. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Mometasone Nasal Spray Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Mometasone Nasal Spray Interactions
Interactions
Caution when concomitant ketoconazole (long-term) and other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ritonavir, cobicistat-containing products, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, saquinavir, telithromycin); monitor.
Mometasone Nasal Spray Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, viral infection, pharyngitis, epistaxis, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, dysmenorrhea, musculoskeletal pain, sinusitis; nasal ulcers.
Mometasone Nasal Spray Clinical Trials
See Literature
Mometasone Nasal Spray Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Nasonex.
Mometasone Nasal Spray Patient Counseling
See Literature
