NASONEX SUMMARY
NASONEX®
(mometasone furoate monohydrate)
Nasal Spray, 50 mcgcalculated on the anhydrous basis
FOR INTRANASAL USE ONLY
Mometasone furoate monohydrate, the active component of NASONEX Nasal Spray, 50 mcg, is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid having the chemical name, 9,21-Dichloro-11(beta),17-dihydroxy-16(alpha)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-(2 furoate) monohydrate, and the following chemical structure:
NASONEX Nasal Spray, 50 mcg is indicated for the treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. NASONEX Nasal Spray, 50 mcg is indicated for the prophylaxis of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult and adolescent patients 12 years and older. In patients with a known seasonal allergen that precipitates nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, initiation of prophylaxis with NASONEX Nasal Spray, 50 mcg is recommended 2 to 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start of the pollen season. Safety and effectiveness of NASONEX Nasal Spray, 50 mcg in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age have not been established.
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NASONEX PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTSBased on a total of 4 ratings/reviews, Nasonex has an overall score of 8.25. The effectiveness score is 8.50 and the side effect score is 8.50. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. Below are selected reviews: the highest, the median and the lowest rated.
| | Nasonex review by 41 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |   |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | congested sinuses |
| Dosage & duration: | | metered spray (dosage frequency: 2 sprays per nostril, 2 times per day) for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | decongestants | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Traeatment with Nasonex was effective at controlling some of my congestion before sinus surgery and all of it after surgery. The treatment also controlled my allergies to cats and dogs as a bonus! I stayed 4 days at a freinds house with a dog and was without sneezing and stuffiness, however my asthma was still an issue. |
| Side effects: | | Immediate side effects that I noticed were with my immune system. I got sick (colds and upper respiratory infections) more easily and I had one bug bite that became infected and took a long time to heal. I also noticed that I put on a few pounds (2-3) but am not sure if that is related or not. |
| Comments: | | Began treatment with spray before sinus surgery and continued after surgery. 6 months after surgery, the spray was stopped. |
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| | Nasonex review by 45 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | allergy |
| Dosage & duration: | | one spraty (dosage frequency: once daily) for the period of 3 months |
| Other conditions: | | asthma |
| Other drugs taken: | | singulair | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Reduced sneezing to minimum without making me tired. It worked for my indoor allergies as well as my outdoor allergies |
| Side effects: | | An odd taste in the back of the throat was the only real side effect that I encountered |
| Comments: | | one spray in each nostril daily was done for 3 months to relieve allergy symptoms. Worked very well. I will probably have to use it year round due to my indoor allergies to dust. |
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| | Nasonex review by 45 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | allergy |
| Dosage & duration: | | one spraty (dosage frequency: once daily) for the period of 3 months |
| Other conditions: | | asthma |
| Other drugs taken: | | singulair | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Reduced sneezing to minimum without making me tired. It worked for my indoor allergies as well as my outdoor allergies |
| Side effects: | | An odd taste in the back of the throat was the only real side effect that I encountered |
| Comments: | | one spray in each nostril daily was done for 3 months to relieve allergy symptoms. Worked very well. I will probably have to use it year round due to my indoor allergies to dust. |
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