Nasonex Information

BEFORE USING NASONEX ALLERGY RELIEF:
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

DIRECTIONS FOR NASONEX ALLERGY RELIEF:
Follow the directions for using this medicine (nasonex) provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine is used in the nose. Before using this medicine the first time, pump it up to 10 times or until a fine mist appears. SHAKE WELL before using a dose. STORE THIS MEDICATION (nasonex) at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is much more than 1 hour since your last dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule for Nasonex.

CAUTIONS :
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL DAYS for this medicine to give full benefit. Continue to use it as directed during this time. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE more often or for a longer time than your doctor recommended. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other nasal problems. AVOID GETTING THIS MEDICINE IN YOUR EYES. IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD CHICKENPOX OR MEASLES, avoid contact with anyone who has either of these diseases. THOUGH VERY UNLIKELY, this medicine may affect growth patterns in children. Consult child's doctor. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using this medicine include headache, nose-bleed or pink color to the mucus, sore throat, or burning or irritation inside the nose. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.

IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH NASONEX NASAL SPRAY:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
If your allergy symptoms have not improved with regular use of this medicine, contact your doctor. ALWAYS HAVE A SPARE INHALER available in case the unit malfunctions or is empty. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS ALLERGY MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your Nasonex nasal spray allergy relief supply runs out.