Indications & Uses
Nasomet is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Mometasone Furoate is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity. The exact mechanism of corticosteroid action in allergic rhinitis is not fully understood. Corticosteroids have been shown to affect a wide range of cell types (such as mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes) and mediators (such as histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, and cytokines) that are involved in inflammation.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage, Allergic Rhinitis: Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older. The recommended dose for prophylaxis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, and for treatment of the nasal symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis, is two sprays (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily, for a total daily dose of 100 mcg. In patients with a known seasonal allergen that brings on nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, prophylaxis with Mometasone Nasal Spray, 50 mcg (200 mcg per day), is recommended 2 to 4 weeks before the anticipated start of the pollen season.
Children 2 to 11 Years of Age: The recommended dose for treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis is one spray (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily, for a total daily dose of 100 mcg.
Nasal Polyps, Adults 18 Years of Age and Older: The recommended dose for nasal polyps is two sprays (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril twice daily, for a total daily dose of 400 mcg. A dose of two sprays (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily, for a total daily dose of 200 mcg, is also effective in some patients.
Side Effects
Side effects of mometasone furoate are generally mild. They include headache, viral infection, pharyngitis, epistaxis and cough.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Caution is needed when using nasal corticosteroids in patients with active or dormant tuberculosis, or with untreated fungal, bacterial, or systemic viral infections, as well as ocular herpes simplex. Nasal mucosa should be checked periodically for any signs of adverse effects. This medicine should not be used in patients who have recently had nasal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma. Patients who experience changes in vision, or who have a history of raised intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and/or cataracts, should be monitored closely.
Contraindications
Mometasone furoate should not be used if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this preparation.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C. Well-controlled studies in pregnant women are lacking. As with other corticosteroids, Mometasone Furoate should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the unborn baby. Whether it passes into human breast milk is not known, but since other corticosteroids do, caution is advised when giving Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray to breastfeeding mothers.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Use in children: Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray hasn't been shown to be safe or effective in children below 2 years of age.
Overdose
Using a topical corticosteroid like mometasone furoate too much, or for too long, can suppress pituitary adrenal function. This can lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency. Treatment is aimed at the symptoms as they appear. The acute symptoms of excess corticosteroid are almost always reversible. If there is an electrolyte imbalance, it should be treated when necessary. Where the toxicity has built up over a long period, the corticosteroid should be withdrawn slowly, not stopped suddenly.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Mometasone Furoate at or below 30°C. Keep it away from light and from damp places. Keep it out of reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Nasomet 50 mcg
What is Nasomet 50 mcg Nasal Spray?
Nasomet 50 mcg Nasal Spray is a medicine that contains Mometasone Furoate. It is made by Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Other Topical corticosteroids group of medicines.
What is Nasomet used for?
Nasomet is used for: Allergic Rhinitis.
What are the side effects of Nasomet?
Side effects of mometasone furoate are generally mild. They include headache, viral infection, pharyngitis, epistaxis and cough.
Can I take Nasomet during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy Category C. Well-controlled studies in pregnant women are lacking. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Nasomet?
Using a topical corticosteroid like mometasone furoate too much, or for too long, can suppress pituitary adrenal function. This can lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Nasomet?
Store Mometasone Furoate at or below 30°C. Keep it away from light and from damp places.
Can I take other medicines with Nasomet?
Some medicines can interact with Mometasone Furoate, for example: Mometasone Furoate + Olopatadine Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Nasomet?
Nasomet is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.