- Brand Name : Nasonex
- Drug Class : Corticosteroids, Intranasal, Corticosteroids
- Medical Author : Nazneen Memon, BHMS, PGDCR
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Mometasone Intranasal and How Does It Work?
Mometasone intranasal is a prescription medication used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, and nasal polyps.
- Mometasone intranasal is available under the following different brand names: Nasonex
What Are Dosages of Mometasone Intranasal?
Adult and pediatric dosage
Nasal spray suspension
- 50mcg/spray
Allergic Rhinitis
Adult dosage
- 2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril once daily
Pediatric dosage
- Children below 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children between 2 to 12 years: 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril once daily
- Children above 12 years: 2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril once daily
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Adult dosage
- Treatment: 2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril once daily
- Prophylaxis: 2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril once daily; initiate 2-4 weeks before pollen season
Pediatric dosage
Treatment
- Children below 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children 2 to 12 years: 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril once daily
- Children above 12 years: 2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril once daily
Prophylaxis
- Children below 12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children above 12 years: 2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril once daily; initiate 2-4 weeks before allergy season
Nasal Polyps
Adult dosage
- 2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril every 12 hours; once daily dosing may be effective in some patients
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”