Mometasone Nasal

Information About Mometasone Nasal

Uses of Mometasone Nasal

Nasal mometasone helps treat common allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and blocked nose. it is given for seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.

How Mometasone Nasal Works

Mometasone is a corticosteroid which helps reduce swelling of the artery in the nasal passage and prevents inflammation.

Side Effects of Mometasone Nasal

Headache, Changes In Taste & Smell, Sore Throat,Hypersensitivity Reaction- Wheezing, Breathing Difficulties

Authorship

Written By

Dr Sri Viknarajan

MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Mometasone Nasal Related Warnings

Alcohol Safe

There is no known interaction of Mometasone Nasal with alcohol.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Mometasone Nasal may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk due to very little systemic exposure.

Lactation Limited Data

It is not known wether Mometasone Nasal is excreted into human breastmilk or not. Caution should be taken when using Mometasone Nasal.

Driving Generally Safe

Mometasone Nasal should not affect alertness or driving ability.

Kidney Safe If Prescribed

Mometasone Nasal is not used for internal consumption and the amount absorbed into the circulatory system also is negligible. It is, therefore, safe to be used even in a patient with renal impairment.

Liver Safe If Prescribed

Mometasone Nasal is not used for internal consumption and the amount absorbed into the circulatory system also is negligible to cause any effect , therefore, safe to be used even in a patient with liver impairment.