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Amish Patel - NowPatientGreen tick
Updated on 27 Sep 2024
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Who Manufactures <drug name>?

Who Manufactures Mometasone?

Mometasone is manufactured by various MHRA approved generic manufacturers.
What Form is <drug name> available in?

What Form is Mometasone available in?

Mometasone is available as a nasal spray
How do I store <drug name>?

How do I store Mometasone?

Store mometasone at room temperature, away from excess moisture and heat.
What is <drug name> used for?

What is Mometasone used for?

Mometasone is used for the treatment of sinusitis
How does <drug name> work?

How does Mometasone work?

Mometasone is a corticosteroid that works as an anti-inflammatory agent
When will I feel better and what should I do if I do not get better?

When will I feel better and what should I do if I do not get better?

You should begin to feel better within a few days of starting mometasone. If your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks or get worse, call your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while taking <drug name>?

Can I drink alcohol while taking Mometasone?

Yes, you can drink alcohol while using mometasone
Do I need to take <drug name> with food?

Do I need to take Mometasone with food?

You can use mometasone with or without food
Who can and cannot take <drug name>?

Who can and cannot take Mometasone?

You may use mometasone if you meet the inclusion criteria for sinusitis for the Pharmacy First service, but may not use mometasone if you meet the exclusion criteria for sinusitis for the Pharmacy First service
How often do I need to take <drug name>?

How often do I need to take Mometasone?

Adults and children aged 12-17 should use two actuations (50 micrograms/actuation) in each nostril twice daily (total dose 200 micrograms twice daily) for 14 days
What are the side effects of <drug name>?

What are the side effects of Mometasone?

Side effects of mometasone include epistaxis, headache, nasal burning, pharyngitis, nasal or throat irritation, nasal ulceration, upper respiratory tract infection and altered smell or taste
Are there any Interactions of <drug name> with other drugs?

Are there any Interactions of Mometasone with other drugs?

Interactions do not generally apply to corticosteroids used for topical action (including inhalation)
Other important information about <drug name>

Other important information about Mometasone

Do NOT sniff immediately after using mometasone nasal spray, to ensure the administered dose is retained locally. Seek medical advice if you develop \blurred vision, other visual disturbances or in the event of an adverse reaction or if any other new symptoms develop. Use mometasone at regular intervals and finish the course even if symptoms improve.
Does <drug name> interfere with conception and contraception?

Does Mometasone interfere with conception and contraception?

Mometasone does not affect fertility in men or women and does not stop any type of contraception from working
Can I use <drug name> when breast feeding?

Can I use Mometasone when breast feeding?

It's OK to use your mometasone nasal spray as normal while you're breastfeeding
Can I use <drug name> if I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant?

Can I use Mometasone if I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant?

Mometasone nasal spray can be used during pregnancy

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