Mometasone (EENT)

Class: Corticosteroids
ATC Class: R03BA07
VA Class: NT200
Chemical Name: (11β,16α)-9,21-Dichloro-17-[(2-furanylcarbonyl)oxy]-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Molecular Formula: C₂₇H₃₀Cl₂O₆
CAS Number: 83919-23-7
Brands: Nasonex Nasal Spray

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 22, 2022. Written by ASHP.

Introduction

Synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid.

Uses for Mometasone (EENT)

Allergic Rhinitis

Prophylaxis and treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Treatment of nasal symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis.

Mometasone (EENT) Dosage and Administration

General

• For therapeutic effectiveness, use at regular intervals.

Administration

Intranasal Administration

Administer by nasal inhalation using a a metered-dose nasal spray pump.

Shake inhaler gently immediately prior to use.

Prior to initial use, the metered-dose pump spray must be primed with 10 actuations or until a fine spray appears. Prime pump after a period of nonuse (i.e., >1 week) by actuating twice or until a fine spray appears.

Clear nasal passages prior to administration.

Tilt the head slightly forward, insert the nasal applicator into one nostril, and point the tip of the applicator away from the nasal septum. Pump the drug into the nostril while holding the other nostril closed and concurrently inspiring through the nose. Repeat procedure for the other nostril.

Clean nasal applicator by removing the nasal applicator and plastic cap. Soak the nasal applicator in cold tap water and/or rinse in warm water and dry. Rinse the plastic cap under cold water and dry. Reassemble the nasal applicator with the pump by reinserting the pump stem into the center opening of the applicator. Reprime the pump by actuating twice or until a fine spray appears.

Dosage

Available as mometasone furoate monohydrat...