Clinical Overview
Mometasone Furoate Aqueous Nasal Spray (0.05% w/v / 50mcg per actuation) is a topically active synthetic glucocorticoid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It exhibits high topical anti-inflammatory potency on nasal mucosa with undetectable systemic bioavailability (<0.1%), downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines and allergic cellular infiltration. Indicated for treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children >=2 years, and treatment of nasal polyps in adults >=18 years.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Allergic rhinitis: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily (morning); reduce to 1 spray per nostril daily once controlled. Nasal polyps: 2 sprays in each nostril twice daily. Shake well before each use. Point spray away from the nasal septum.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Epistaxis, headache, pharyngitis, nasal burning, nasal ulceration. Rare/Severe: Nasal septal perforation and localized fungal infections.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Direct spray away from nasal septum. Inspect nasal passages periodically during prolonged use. Unmatched systemic safety profile with zero hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, pulmonological diagnosis, or respiratory management recommendations. Inhalation therapies and allergy medications should be used strictly under the guidance of a qualified pulmonologist or registered medical practitioner.