Mometasone Furoate

What is Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray?

Mometasone Furoate is a corticosteroid (steroid) medicine that reduces nasal inflammation and irritation caused by allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

You can buy Mometasone Furoate online; the medicine is available as a liquid nasal spray in a pump dispenser.

What is Allergic Rhinitis?

Allergic Rhinitis develops when the body’s immune system is triggered by something harmless in the environment.

Breathing in an allergen, such as pollen, dust, or animal dander, can cause the body to release a chemical called histamine. This is a natural chemical that defends your body from allergens.

However, histamine, in turn, can also cause symptoms such as Inflammation, sneezing, and irritation, disrupt your sleep and prevent you from carrying out everyday activities.

It is essential to receive treatment for allergic rhinitis, particularly if you experience symptoms throughout the year.

How Does Mometasone Furoate Work?

Mometasone Furoate works by preventing the nasal passages from becoming inflamed.

How Long Does it Take for Mometasone Furoate to Start Working?

Some people may notice improvement within 12 hours, but it can take up to 2 days to see the full benefit. Take mometasone furoate regularly for the best results.

How Do I Use Mometasone Furoate?

The recommended dose is two sprays into each nostril daily. Do not use the spray more often or for longer than your doctor tells you to. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has advised you.

Before you can use the nasal spray, prime the bottle to ensure it delivers the correct dose. To do this, you should:

1. Remove the dust cap.
2. Gently shake the bottle
3. Place your forefinger and middle finger on either side of the nozzle, with your thumb underneath the bottle. Do not pierce the nasal applicator. 
4. Point the nozzle away from you and then press down with your fingers to pump the spray 10 times until a fine mist is produced.

If you have not used the spray for 14 days or more, you need to ‘re-prime’ the bottle by pumping the spray 2 times until a fine mist is produced.

Once the nasal spray has been primed, it is ready to be used. To use the mometasone furoate nasal spray, you should:

1. Gently shake the bottle and remove the dust cap.
2. Gently blow your nose.
3. Close one nostril and put the nozzle into the other nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly, keeping the bottle upright.
4. Start breathing in gently or slowly through your nose, and while you are breathing in, squirt a fine mist into your nose by pressing down once with your fingers.
5. Breathe out through your mouth. Repeat step 4 to inhale a second spray in the same nostril, if needed or prescribed.
6. Remove the nozzle from this nostril and breathe out through the mouth.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the other nostril.

After you finish using the spray, wipe the nozzle carefully with a clean tissue and replace the dust cap.

Clean your nasal spray at least once a week, as it can become blocked. Full cleaning instructions are in the Patient Information Leaflet. 

Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray Side Effects

Like all medicines, mometasone furoate can cause side effects, but not everyone will experience them

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) are:

• Headache
• Sneezing and irritation/burning sensation of the nose
• Nose bleeds
• Sore nose or throat
• Ulcers in the nose
• Respiratory tract infection

Some people may get an immediate allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction after using this medicine. You should stop using the nasal spray and get immediate medical help if you experience symptoms, such as:

• Swollen face, tongue or pharynx
• Trouble swallowing
• Hives
• Wheezing or trouble breathing

Mometasone Furoate Warnings and Interactions

Mometasone furoate may not be suitable for everyone. Tell your clinician about any health conditions you have or medications you are taking before taking mometasone furoate.

Do not use mometasone furoate if you:

• Are allergic to mometasone furoate or any other ingredients listed in the medications
• Have an untreated infection in your nose
• Have recently had an operation on your nose, or you have injured your nose, and it has not yet healed

Before using mometasone furoate nasal spray, tell the clinician if you:

• Have or have ever had tuberculosis
• Have any other infection
• Are taking other corticosteroid medicines, either by mouth or by injection
• Have cystic fibrosis

When using mometasone furoate nasal spray, tell your doctor if:

• Your immune system is not functioning well, and you come into contact with someone who has measles or chickenpox
• You have an infection of the nose or throat
• You are using the medicine for several months or longer
• You have a persistent irritation to the nose or throat
• You experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances

Mometasone Furoate and Other Medicines

Before using mometasone furoate nasal spray, tell the clinician if you are taking any prescribed, over-the-counter, or herbal medications.

If you are taking other corticosteroid medicines for allergy, either by mouth or injection, your doctor may tell you to stop taking them once you start using the nasal spray.

Some medicines can increase the effects of the nasal spray, and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines, such as HIV medications like ritonavir or cobicistat.

How to Store Mometasone Furoate

Store mometasone furoate nasal spray out of the sight and reach of children and pets. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the bottle and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

You should not freeze mometasone furoate nasal spray. Follow any other storage instructions listed in the Patient Information Leaflet, as these can vary by manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Do if I Forget to Take Mometasone Furoate at the Scheduled Time?

If you forget to use your mometasone furoate nasal spray on time, use it as soon as you remember, then take it as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

What Should I Do if I Take Too Much Mometasone Furoate?

If you take more doses of Mometasone Furoate than you should, speak to your doctor as soon as possible for advice.

Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Mometasone Furoate?

Yes, you can drink alcohol while using the mometasone furoate nasal spray unless you have been advised not to by a doctor. 

Will Mometasone Furoate Impact My Ability to Drive or Operate Machinery?

Mometasone Furoate should not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Is Mometasone Furoate Available Over the Counter?

Yes. Although the mometasone furoate nasal spray available from Prescription Doctor is only available with a prescription, some mometasone nasal spray products are available over the counter without a prescription. 

Is Mometasone Furoate an Antihistamine?

Mometasone Furoate is not an antihistamine. It does not block histamine from being produced, but it does prevent the inflammation that histamine can cause.