Mometasone (Nasal Route)

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Mometasone (Nasal Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Nasonex

Description

Mometasone belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). Corticosteroids belong to the family of medicines called steroids. Mometasone is sprayed into the nose to help relieve the stuffy nose, irritation, and discomfort of hay fever and other allergies. Mometasone is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults.

In Canada, mometasone can also be used along with certain antibiotics to treat sinusitis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Spray
Before Using

DR600955

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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