Mometasone nasal spray has been licensed to treat nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the spray.
Side effects of mometasone nasal spray can occur, although they are typically minor and easily treated. This eMedTV article lists common side effects of mometasone nasal spray, and outlines which side effects to report immediately to your doctor.
As this eMedTV page explains, mometasone nasal spray has been approved to treat nasal polyps and to treat and prevent seasonal or perennial allergies. This page also covers off-label mometasone nasal spray uses (such as treating sinus infections).
As this eMedTV resource explains, mometasone nasal spray dosing guidelines will be based on several factors, such as your age and the condition being treated. This page lists typical dosage amounts for treating nasal allergies and nasal polyps.
Mometasone nasal spray is known to interact with one other drug, ketoconazole. This eMedTV page covers the problems this interaction can cause and explains why you should talk to a doctor about possible drug interactions with mometasone nasal spray.
Mometasone nasal spray can slow down the growth rate in children and may weaken the immune system. This eMedTV Web page takes a look at other precautions and warnings with mometasone nasal spray, and explains who should not take the medicine.
