Nasonex Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Mometasone is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Mometasone comes as a topical cream, ointment, and lotion. It usually is applied externally once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use mometasone exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. To use mometasone cream or ointment, apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once daily.
Keep reading...
Why it is Prescribed
Mometasone is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Mometasone comes as a topical cream, ointment, and lotion. It usually is applied externally once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use mometasone exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. To use mometasone cream or ointment, apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once daily. To apply the lotion, place a few drops on the affected areas once daily and massage lightly until it disappears. To be most effective and economical, hold the nozzle of the bottle very close to the affected areas and gently squeeze.
Other Information
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your skin condition should be checked to determine your response to mometasone. Do not use mometasone on areas of your body other than as directed by your doctor, and do not use it for other skin problems. Do not wrap or bandage the treated area unless directed to do so by your doctor. If you are using this medication on a child's diaper area, do not place tightly fitting diapers or plastic pants on the child. They can increase the absorption of mometasone through the skin, which can cause harmful effects. Do not apply cosmetics, lotions, or other skin preparations to the treated area without talking to your ...
Keep reading...
Precautions
Before using mometasone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mometasone or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins. tell your doctor if you have an infection or have ever had cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetes. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using mometasone, call your doctor.
Keep reading...
Possible Side Effects
Mometasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: acne skin sores burning itching irritation dryness
Keep reading...
Storage Conditions
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
Encyclopedia: Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone furoate is a moderately potent glucocorticoid steroid used in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders , allergic rhinitis , and asthma for patients unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids. In terms of steroid strength, it is more potent than hydrocortisone, and less potent than dexamethasone. Schering-Plough markets the medication under the following brand names; Elocon as a cream or ointment for skin conditions, Nasonex as a nasal spray for upper...
Web Results
-
NASONEX - Nasal Allergy Symptom Relief and Medication
NASONEX (mometasone furoate monohydrate) provides powerful night and day relief for indoor and outdoor nasal allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, ...
-
Nasonex Information from Drugs.com
Nasonex (mometasone) is used to treat nasal allergies such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. Includes Nasonex side effects, interactions and ...
-
Nasonex (Mometasone Furoate (nasal spray)) Drug Information: Uses ...
Learn about the prescription medication Nasonex (Mometasone Furoate (nasal spray )), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, ...
-
Nasonex
Nasonex is a type of nasal spray that is used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. This eMedTV article provides a detailed description of the drug, ...
-
YouTube - Nasonex bee
Apr 22, 2007 ... Old Nasonex commercial with the original version of the dorky Spanish bee (whose voice is that of Antonio Banderas).
Asthma Information Guide
Asthma is a serious condition, but one that can be well-controlled in most people. This guide takes you step by step through the condition.
Asthma Symptom Checker
Use this test to see if you could have asthma. It takes just a few moments to complete .
Guide Note
Question and Answer
I have Nasonex & Astelin (nasal spray) but I am not sure wich one will...
I used to take Nasonex when I was younger for generalized allergies but it was no longer working. I was then switched to Astelin D and that seemed to work...
Asked by cholet4949 - 29 months ago
I have horrible allergies so I always use my Nasonex prescription and I just woke...
Yes, they are fine together - my daughter takes them together on a regular basis. I hope you feel better soon! :-)
Asked by bobert - 6 months ago
Forum Search
-
Nasonex - 3 replies
the prescribing information that comes in the Nasonex box and see what the most commonly reported side effects are. I've used Nasonex every day for going on 3 years without any side effects, even
Oct 17, 2008
-
Nasonex Not Gluten-free - 11 replies
Yesterday I was given a sample of Nasonex from the doctor for treating a sinus infection. Nothing on this forum for Nasonex. Found a 2007 thread and, sure enough, it is NOT GLUTEN FREE! Here's the...
Sep 18, 2008
-
Free Bee Puppet for 1st 1000 - Nasonex - 10 replies
Free Bee Puppet for 1st 1000 - Nasonex http://allergy-relief.ed4.net/polls/survey.cfm Free Bee Puppet for 1st 1000 - Nasonex http://allergy-relief.ed4.net/polls/survey.cfm
Sep 22, 2006
Question & Answer
-
Why does the bee on the Nasonex commercial have an...
Because his name is Antonio Venderez......
-
Do you ever imagine Antonio Banderas as Bumble Bee in...
Bumble Bee is played by a Chevy Camaro in Transformers.. AB would have a hard time competing against a car....
Explore
Related in the Kosmos
Disease (8)
Health
Drugs by Type (9)
Drug (27)
Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Nicoderm
Medicine (8)
Companies Based in New Jersey
Companies by Industry
Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Industry
Business
Psychoactive Drug
RightHealth Marketplace
-
Nasonex 0.05mg/Spray
Price: $89.24
Mometasone furoate monohydrate, the active component of NASONEX Nasal Spray, 50 mcg, is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid having the chemical name,...







