Nasonex
(Mometasone)
Relieves allergy symptoms.
Our bottom line
Nasonex (Mometasone) is a good first-choice treatment for stuffy and runny noses caused by allergies.
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- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (mometasone)
Upsides
- First-choice medication for treating runny and stuffy noses caused by allergies. It works by reducing inflammation in the nose.
- Because it's used directly where the inflammation is happening, it has fewer side effects than oral steroids do and has a lower chance of causing withdrawal symptoms once the medication is stopped.
- Can be used as needed to help control symptoms in people age 13 years or older.
- Available as a generic, which is cheaper.
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675Downsides
- Needs to be primed 10 times before it can be used, or re-primed if not used for more than 2 weeks.
- Doesn't have a counter on it, so it can be hard to remember how many sprays are left (each bottle has 120 sprays).
- Since the medicine in Nasonex (Mometasone) is a steroid, it can slow down your healing process if you've hurt your nose or had nose surgery.
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Download Fact SheetNasonex (Mometasone) is a topical steroid. It works directly where it's applied to help reduce swelling and inflammation in your nose.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (mometasone)
Dosage forms
- Nasal spray
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What to expect when you take Nasonex (Mometasone) for Nasal decongestant
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Throat infection
- Nose bleed
- Sore throat
- Vision changes
Side effect rates for Nasonex (Mometasone)
- Nosebleed13%13%5%5%
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Risks and Warnings for Nasonex (Mometasone)
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- › Long-term use
Long-term use of Nasonex (Mometasone) can increase your chances of getting thrush in the nose and throat. Your doctor will check your nose and throat if you have to be on this medication for a long time. Also, tell your doctor if you notice pain in the nose and throat with redness and white patches.
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
This medications prevents nasal symptoms caused by seasonal allergies in adults and children over the age of 12.Common concerns from people taking Nasonex (Mometasone)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Long-term use of Nasonex (Mometasone) can increase your chances of getting thrush in the nose and throat. Your doctor will check your nose and throat if you have to be on this medication for a long time. Also, tell your doctor if you notice pain in the nose and throat with redness and white patches.