Nasonex 24hr Allergy

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  • Rhinitis/rhinorrhea (intranasal products)

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Mometasone (as furoate monohydrate) 50mcg/spray; contains benzalkonium chloride.

Pharmacological Class

Steroid.

How Supplied

Nasal spray—10mL, 17mL

Manufacturer

Mechanism of Action

Mometasone is a corticosteroid demonstrating potent anti-inflammatory properties. The precise mechanism of corticosteroid action on allergic rhinitis is not known.

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Indications

Indications

Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, including nasal congestion.

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

<2yrs: not recommended. 2–11yrs: 1 spray in each nostril once daily. Use for the shortest duration possible. ≥12yrs: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. 

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Contraindications

Not Applicable

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Not for treating asthma. Avoid use in patients with recent nasal ulcers, surgery, or injury that has not healed. Infections (eg, ocular herpes simplex). Glaucoma. Cataracts. Discontinue if exposed to measles, chickenpox, or tuberculosis. Discontinue if whistling sound from nose, visual disturbances, severe or frequent nosebleeds occur. Monitor for growth suppression in children. Avoid eyes or mucous membranes. Reevaluate if no improvement within 7 days of starting use or new symptoms (eg, severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge) develop. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Pharmacokinetics

Metabolism

Hepatic. 98%–99% plasma protein bound in vitro.

Elimination

Biliary (major), renal. Half-life: 5.8 hours.

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Interactions

Interactions

Caution with concomitant ketoconazole, antiretrovirals (eg, ritonavir), other steroid-containing products.

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Stinging, visual changes, nosebleed; may suppress growth in children.

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Clinical Trials

See Literature

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Note

Not Applicable

Nasonex 24hr Allergy Patient Counseling

See Literature