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Cautions
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Cataracts¡XLong-term use of nasal corticosteroids may cause cataracts
- Glaucoma¡XLong-term use of nasal
rticosteroids may worsen glaucoma by increasing the pressure within the eye
- Herpes simplex (virus) infection of the eye or
- Infections (virus, bacteria, or fungus)¡XNasal corticosteroids
ay cover up the signs of these infections or cause a serious course of infection
- Injury to the nose (recent) or
- Nose surgery (recent) or
- Sores in the nose¡XNasal corticosteroids
y prevent proper healing of these conditions
- Kidney problems or
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Overdosage
A single overdose of Nasonex is unlikely to cause any harm. However, habitual overuse of the product can cause symptoms of steroid overload, including menstrual irregularities, acne, obesity, and musc
le weakness. Check with your doctor immediately if you develop such symptoms.
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How should you take this medication?
Nasonex comes as a spray to inhale through the nose. It is usually sprayed once a day in each nostril. To help you remember to use Nasonex nasal inhalation, use it around the same time every day. Foll
ow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use Nasonex nasal inhalation exactly as directed. Do not use more o
r less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the pump well before each use.
Do not spray Nasonex nasal inhalation into the eyes.
For the preventio
n of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergies, begin using Nasonex nasal inhalation 2--4 weeks before the beginning of the pollen season.
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Side Effects
More common side effects may include:
Coughing, flu-like symptoms, headache, muscle and bone pain, nosebleed, painful menstruation, respiratory tract infection, sinus inflammation, sore throat, v
iral infection
Less common side effects may include:
Asthma, bronchitis, chest pain, diarrhea, earache, eye inflammation, flu-like symptoms, indigestion, joint pain, muscle aches, nausea
, pinkeye, runny nose, vomiting, wheezing
Rare side effects may include:
Allergic reactions, nasal ulcers, swollen mouth and throat, yeast infection in the nose or mouth
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Older adults¡XAlthough there is no specific information comparing use of nasal corticosteroids in the elderly with use in other age groups, they are not expected to cause different side effects or pro
lems in older people than they do in younger adults.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Nasal Nasonex are cortisone-like medicines. They belong to the family of medicines called steroids. These medicines are sprayed or inhaled into the nose to help relieve the stuffy nose, irritation, a
nd discomfort of hay fever, other allergies, and other nasal problems. These medicines are also used to prevent nasal polyps from growing back after they have been removed by surgery.
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