Nasonex 50mcg Nasal Spray

Nasonex® 50 micrograms Nasal Spray is a corticosteroid nasal spray used to relieve inflammation inside the nose. It contains mometasone furoate, which helps reduce swelling, irritation, sneezing, itching, and a blocked or runny nose caused by allergies.

It is commonly prescribed for:

• Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis)
• Perennial allergic rhinitis (year-round allergies such as dust mite or pet dander)
• Nasal polyps in adults (18 years and over)

By calming inflammation in the nasal passages, Nasonex helps improve nasal breathing and provides effective, targeted allergy relief when used regularly.

✔ Suitable for adults and children aged 3 years and over (indication dependent)

✔ Non-drowsy formula

✔ Acts directly where symptoms occur

Always use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Hay Fever & Perennial Rhinitis

• Adults & children over 12 years:
• Two sprays into each nostril once daily
• Children aged 3–11 years:
• One spray into each nostril once daily

Nasal Polyps (Adults 18+)

• Two sprays into each nostril once daily
• Dose may be increased to twice daily if symptoms are not controlled after several weeks, on medical advice

Important Use Advice

• Use regularly for best results. Full benefit may take up to 2 days
• Prime the spray before first use
• Shake gently before each use
• Do not exceed the recommended dose
• If symptoms persist or worsen, speak to a pharmacist or doctor

Active ingredient

• Mometasone furoate 50 micrograms per spray (as monohydrate)

Other ingredients

• Dispersible cellulose
• Glycerol
• Sodium citrate
• Citric acid monohydrate
• Polysorbate 80
• Benzalkonium chloride
• Purified water

Contains 0.02 mg benzalkonium chloride per spray, which may cause nasal irritation with long-term use.

Do Not Use If

• You are allergic to mometasone furoate or any ingredient
• You have an untreated infection in the nose
• You have recently had nasal surgery or injury (until healed)

Speak to a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If

• You have tuberculosis or another infection
• You are using other steroid medicines
• You have cystic fibrosis
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

Possible Side Effects

Most people use Nasonex without problems, but side effects may include:

• Headache
• Sneezing
• Nosebleeds
• Sore nose or throat
• Nasal ulcers

Rare but serious effects include allergic reactions (swelling of face or throat, difficulty breathing), vision changes, increased eye pressure (glaucoma), or damage to the nasal septum.

⚠ Stop use and seek medical help immediately if signs of a serious allergic reaction occur.

Children

Long-term use at high doses may affect growth. Growth should be monitored during prolonged treatment.