Nasonex
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Medication Information
Nasonex is used for the
treatment and prevention of nasal symptoms of seasonal
and year-round allergies, including runny nose,
sneezing, and itchy nose. Nasonex is in a class of
medications called topical steroids. It works by
reducing inflammation (swelling) in the nasal passages.
How should Nasonex be used?
Nasonex comes as a
spray to inhale through the nose. It is usually sprayed
once a day in each nostril. To help you remember to use
Nasonex, use it around the same time every day. Follow
the directions on your prescription label carefully, and
ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do
not understand. Use Nasonex exactly as directed. Do not
use more or less of it or use it more often than
prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the pump well before each use.
Do not spray Nasonex into the eyes.
For the prevention of nasal symptoms of seasonal
allergies, begin using Nasonex 2-4 weeks before the
beginning of the pollen season.
Nasonex controls the nasal symptoms of allergies but
does not cure them. You should begin to feel an
improvement in your nasal allergies within 1--2 days of
the first dose of Nasonex. It may take 1--2 weeks until
you feel the full benefit of Nasonex. Continue to use
Nasonex even if you feel well.
Before you use Nasonex the first time, read the
written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor
or pharmacist to show you how to use it. Practice using
the inhaler while he or she watches.
To use the nasal inhalation, follow these steps:
- Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.
- Close one nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly
and keep the bottle upright while inserting the nasal
applicator into the other other nostril.
- For each spray, press down firmly once on the
shoulders of the white applicator using your
forefinger and middle finger. Support the base of the
bottle with your thumb. Breathe gently inward through
the nostril.
- Breathe out through the mouth.
- Repeat in the other nostril.
- Replace the plastic cap.
- Before using a new pump of Nasonex for the first
time, prime the pump by spraying ten times or until a
fine spray appears. If you do not use the pump for
more than 1 week, prime it again by spraying two times
or until a fine spray appears.
Other
uses for Nasonex Nasonex may be prescribed for
other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before
using Nasonex,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to Nasonex or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional
supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
- tell your doctor if you have a fungal, bacterial,
or viral infection or a herpes infection of the eye
and if you have or have ever had tuberculosis,
glaucoma, or cataracts. Also tell your doctor if you
have had a recent injury, surgery, or ulcer in the
nose.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while using Nasonex, call your doctor.
- avoid exposure to measles and chicken pox. If you
are exposed to one of these diseases while using
Nasonex, call your doctor immediately.
What special dietary instructions should I
follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise,
continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the
missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a
double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can Nasonex cause?
Nasonex
may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- vomiting
- sore throat
- cough
Some side effects can be serious. The following
symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of
them, call your doctor immediately:
What storage conditions are needed for
Nasonex?
Keep Nasonex in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it
at room temperature, away from light, and away from
excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep
track of the number of sprays used from each bottle of
Nasonex. Throw away the bottle after using 120 sprays.
Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer
needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
What other information should I know?
If your
condition does not improve or becomes worse, call your
doctor.
To clean the nasal applicator, remove the plastic cap
and pull gently upward on the white nasal applicator so
that it comes free. Wash the applicator and cap in cold
water. Dry and replace the applicator, followed by the
plastic cap.
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your
prescription.
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