Nasonex Nasal Spray

Nasonex Nasal Spray Product Description

This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms, such as runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing in adults and children over 3 years of age. It may also be used to prevent nasal symptoms of seasonal allergies in adults and children 12 years and older. It may be used with other medicines.Store between 36 and 77 degrees F. Protect from light. If the spray is removed from its cardboard container, do not expose it to direct light for a long period of time. Brief exposure to light with normal use is acceptable.How much medicine you use/give and how often you use/give it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are using/giving, talk with your health care provider. Carefully follow read the information provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Use/give this medicine exactly as directed by your health care provider. Shake this medicine well before each use. Do not spray into the eyes or directly onto the nasal septum. Before using this medicine, prime the pump by spraying it 10 times or until a fine spray appears. The pump may be stored unused for up to 1 week without repriming. If it is not used for more than 1 week, reprime it by spraying it twice, or until a fine spray appears. If you are using this medicine to prevent seasonal allergy symptoms, begin treatment 2 to 4 weeks before the expected start of the pollen season. Contact your health care provider if acne or cushingoid symptoms (weight gain; sleep disorders; raised blood pressure; [easy] bruising; moon face; thin, vulnerable skin; mood changes; blurred vision; brittle bones; irregular or absent menstrual cycles; excessive hair growth; muscular weakness; impaired wound healing; tiredness) occur while using this medicine. Avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles while using this medicine. If you are exposed, contact your health care provider at once. The maximum benefit of this medicine is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks. Contact your doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve. Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Consult a health care provider before giving this medicine to children under 3 years of age. Do not use/give more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have used/given too much of this medicine. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before using/giving this medicine. Do not take/give any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, use/give it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, restart medication and advise your doctor or pharmacist at your next appointment.Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicineBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you and/or your child are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you and/or your child have previously been treated with steroids for a long period of time if you and/or your child have recently experienced nasal septum ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma if you and/or your child have an untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral infection if you and/or your child have a herpes infection near the eye if you and/or your child have tuberculosis if you and/or your child have asthma or a respiratory tract infection if you and/or your child have any other medical conditionExcessive use of this medicine leads to menstrual irregularities, acne, obesity, muscle weakness, increased chances to infections especially viral and fungal infections.Most severe:  Severe allergic reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); nasal ulcers; oral thrush (white patches in the mouth).Most common:  Headache; viral infection; sore throat; nosebleed with blood in mucus; coughing; upper respiratory tract infection; painful menstruation; muscle and joint pain; sinus inflammation; joint pain; asthma; bronchitis; chest pain; inflammation of the eye; diarrhea; indigestion; flu-like symptoms (headache; tiredness; muscle aches; fever); muscle pain; nausea; runny nose; diarrhea; nose irritation; ear infection; wheezing.Other:  Glaucoma; cataracts; vomiting.

How should Nasonex Nasal Spray be stored?

Store between 36 and 77 degrees F. Protect from light. If the spray is removed from its cardboard container, do not expose it to direct light for a long period of time. Brief exposure to light with normal use is acceptable.

How should I take Nasonex Nasal Spray?

How much medicine you use/give and how often you use/give it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are using/giving, talk with your health care provider. Carefully follow read the information provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Use/give this medicine exactly as directed by your health care provider. Shake this medicine well before each use. Do not spray into the eyes or directly onto the nasal septum. Before using this medicine, prime the pump by spraying it 10 times or until a fine spray appears. The pump may be stored unused for up to 1 week without repriming. If it is not used for more than 1 week, reprime it by spraying it twice, or until a fine spray appears. If you are using this medicine to prevent seasonal allergy symptoms, begin treatment 2 to 4 weeks before the expected start of the pollen season. Contact your health care provider if acne or cushingoid symptoms (weight gain; sleep disorders; raised blood pressure; [easy] bruising; moon face; thin, vulnerable skin; mood changes; blurred vision; brittle bones; irregular or absent menstrual cycles; excessive hair growth; muscular weakness; impaired wound healing; tiredness) occur while using this medicine. Avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles while using this medicine. If you are exposed, contact your health care provider at once. The maximum benefit of this medicine is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks. Contact your doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve. Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Consult a health care provider before giving this medicine to children under 3 years of age. Do not use/give more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have used/given too much of this medicine. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before using/giving this medicine. Do not take/give any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, use/give it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, restart medication and advise your doctor or pharmacist at your next appointment.

When should Nasonex Nasal Spray not be taken?

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine

What precautions should I follow when taking Nasonex Nasal Spray?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you and/or your child are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you and/or your child have previously been treated with steroids for a long period of time if you and/or your child have recently experienced nasal septum ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma if you and/or your child have an untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral infection if you and/or your child have a herpes infection near the eye if you and/or your child have tuberculosis if you and/or your child have asthma or a respiratory tract infection if you and/or your child have any other medical condition

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Nasonex Nasal Spray?

Excessive use of this medicine leads to menstrual irregularities, acne, obesity, muscle weakness, increased chances to infections especially viral and fungal infections.

What are the side effects of Nasonex Nasal Spray?

Most severe:  Severe allergic reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); nasal ulcers; oral thrush (white patches in the mouth).

Most common:  Headache; viral infection; sore throat; nosebleed with blood in mucus; coughing; upper respiratory tract infection; painful menstruation; muscle and joint pain; sinus inflammation; joint pain; asthma; bronchitis; chest pain; inflammation of the eye; diarrhea; indigestion; flu-like symptoms (headache; tiredness; muscle aches; fever); muscle pain; nausea; runny nose; diarrhea; nose irritation; ear infection; wheezing.

Other:  Glaucoma; cataracts; vomiting.