Mometasone Furoate



Asmanex® Twisthaler®; Elocon®; Nasonex®







Mometasone Furoate

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U.S. Brand Names
Asmanex® Twisthaler®; Elocon®; Nasonex®
Canadian Brand Names
Elocom®; Nasonex®; PMS-Mometasone; ratio-Mometasone; Taro-Mometasone
Pharmacologic Category
Corticosteroid, Inhalant (Oral); Corticosteroid, Nasal; Corticosteroid, Topical
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
  • When switching from an oral steroid to an inhaled one, there can be problems. Symptoms such as weakness, feeling tired, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, inability to think clearly, or low blood sugar may occur. Call healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms. If you have a serious accident and are injured, have surgery, or any type of infection, you may need extra doses of oral steroids. These extra steroids will help your body deal with these stresses. Carry a warning card saying that you may need extra steroids at certain times.
Reasons not to take this medicine
  • If you have an allergy to mometasone furoate or any other part of this medicine.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
What is this medicine used for?
  • Oral inhaler:
  • This medicine is used to treat lung irritation associated with asthma.
  • Nasal:
  • This medicine is used to treat nasal irritation. It may take 2 weeks to see the full effect.
  • This medicine is used to treat nasal polyps.
  • Skin:
  • This medicine is used to treat a variety of skin rashes.
How does it work?
  • Mometasone furoate reduces irritation and inflammation.
How is it best taken?
  • Oral inhaler:
  • Check inhaler use with healthcare provider at each visit. Read and follow all instructions provided with inhaler. Using the inhaler the right way is very important.
  • Rinse out mouth after each use.
  • Nasal:
  • The nasal spray is for the nose only.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Blow your nose before use.
  • Check spray use with healthcare provider at each visit.
  • Skin:
  • Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
  • Wash hands before and after use.
  • Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
  • Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
  • Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
  • If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
  • Do not use a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
  • All forms:
  • Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
  • Oral and nasal inhalers:
  • If you have been taking this medicine for several weeks, talk with healthcare provider before stopping. You may want to gradually withdraw this medicine.
  • Do not run out of this medicine.
  • Do not use this medicine to treat acute episodes of shortness of breath.
  • If you have high blood pressure, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.
  • Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers that you use this medicine.
  • Avoid exposure to chickenpox and measles.
  • Skin:
  • Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
  • Do not use for the treatment of diaper dermatitis.
  • Do not use on the face, underarms, or groin area unless directed by healthcare provider.
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
  • Oral inhaler:
  • Headache.
  • Nasal congestion.
  • Mouth infection.
  • Nasal:
  • Headache.
  • Nasal irritation.
  • Nose bleed.
  • Skin:
  • Skin irritation.
What should I monitor?
  • Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
  • If a child is using this medicine, monitor growth carefully.
  • Follow up with healthcare provider.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
  • If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
  • Feeling extremely tired, weak, or irritable; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped this medicine.
  • Severe nasal irritation.
  • Severe mouth irritation.
  • Severe skin irritation.
  • Any rash.
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
  • Oral inhalation:
  • Store at room temperature. Do not freeze aerosol.
  • Throw away any unused portion after 6 weeks or when indicator reads zero, whichever comes first.
  • Protect from light.
  • Nasal:
  • Store spray at room temperature. Throw away any unused portion after labeled number of doses are used.
  • Protect from light.
  • Skin:
  • Store at room temperature.
General statements
  • If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
  • Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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