Nasonex® (Mometasone) Nasal Spray 50 mcg for Allergic Rhinitis

What Mometasone Is and How It Works

Mometasone nasal spray is a corticosteroid nose spray used to treat allergic rhinitis and related nasal symptoms. The active ingredient is mometasone furoate 50 mcg per spray. It is the generic for Nasonex®. This mometasone furoate nasal spray reduces nasal inflammation, swelling, and mucus. Most people use it once daily for ongoing control. YouDrugstore is a licensed Canadian pharmacy in Manitoba. Our pharmacists review prescriptions before dispensing, and we offer brand and generic medicines at Canadian prices. We also work with vetted, licensed international partner pharmacies to expand selection and keep authentic brands affordable.

Mometasone furoate nasal spray helps relieve sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose, and congestion caused by seasonal or perennial allergies. It can also help with nasal polyps in adults, as directed by a prescriber. This is a prescription medicine in Canada. It is not available over the counter, so terms like mometasone nasal spray OTC or mometasone nasal spray over the counter do not apply here.

Dosage and Usage

Follow the directions from your prescriber and the product label. Typical dosing for allergic rhinitis:

• Adults and adolescents 12+: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily (total 200 mcg/day). Some may maintain on 1 spray per nostril once daily.
• Children 2 to 11: 1 spray in each nostril once daily (total 100 mcg/day).
• Nasal polyps (adults): Often 2 sprays in each nostril once or twice daily.

How to use a mometasone furoate nose spray:

• Gently shake the bottle. Blow the nose to clear passages.
• Prime before first use with 10 sprays until a fine mist appears. If unused for 1 week or more, reprime with 2 sprays.
• Insert the nozzle just inside one nostril. Aim slightly outward, away from the septum.
• While breathing in through the nose, press to spray. Breathe out through the mouth.
• Repeat in the other nostril as directed. Wipe the nozzle and replace the cap.
• Clean the applicator regularly as per the insert to prevent blockage.

Missed dose and general tips:

• If a dose is missed, use it when remembered the same day. If it is near the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double.
• Do not share the spray.

Storage and travel:

• Store at room temperature, about 15–30°C. Do not freeze. Keep the cap on and bottle upright when possible.
• Protect from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• During travel, pack the bottle in a protective pouch. Carry on board for flights to avoid extreme temperatures.

Benefits and Savings

Mometasone reduces nasal inflammation at the source. It helps control sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and itching. Daily use can support clearer breathing and better sleep during allergy seasons. It is scent-free and alcohol-free.

Cost matters for long-term allergy care. Buying generic mometasone nasal spray often offers 60–80% savings versus typical US prices. Multi-month supplies may lower the per-month cost. You can set gentle reorder reminders in your account so you do not run out.

YouDrugstore offers online ordering with friendly customer-service chat during posted office hours. Our pharmacists are available to address medication questions.

Side Effects and Safety

Most people tolerate mometasone well. Common effects are usually mild and temporary:

• Nasal irritation, burning, or dryness
• Sore throat, cough, or sneezing
• Headache
• Nosebleeds

Less common but more serious effects can occur:

• Nasal septum perforation or persistent nosebleeds
• Increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, or cataracts with long-term use
• Slowed growth in children on prolonged therapy
• Signs of infection (fever, pain, thick green discharge)
• Hypersensitivity reactions

Do not use after recent nasal surgery or trauma until the nose has healed, as directed by a clinician. People with active nasal infections, untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral infections, or ocular herpes simplex may need special guidance. Advise your prescriber about all medicines and supplements you take.

Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding should follow professional advice. Children on long-term intranasal steroids should have growth monitored. If vision changes or persistent nosebleeds occur, seek medical attention.

Onset Time

Some people notice improvement within 12 to 24 hours of starting mometasone nasal spray. Full benefit can take several days to two weeks of daily use. Continue regular use as advised to maintain control through the allergy season.

Compare With Alternatives

Intranasal steroids are first-line therapy for allergic rhinitis. Alternatives include fluticasone propionate (Flonase®), budesonide (Rhinocort®), and beclomethasone. All reduce nasal inflammation, and individual response varies.

Beclomethasone has a similar role and may be an option if sensitivity or preference guides a change; learn more on our Beclomethasone Nasal Spray page. For dryness or crusting, a non-medicated lubricant like Rhinaris® Nozoil Nasal Spray can be used alongside your steroid spray, as advised.

Some patients combine an intranasal steroid with an oral antihistamine for extra itch or sneeze control. Saline rinses can also help clear allergens before dosing.

Combination Therapy

Mometasone can be part of a broader plan. Options include:

• Oral or intranasal antihistamines for breakthrough symptoms
• Short courses of oral decongestants (use cautiously and short term)
• Regular saline irrigation to reduce allergen load

Specialists sometimes recommend steroid irrigations for chronic rhinosinusitis. Off-label mometasone sinus rinse protocols exist, but mixing instructions and dosing must come from an ENT or pharmacist. Do not modify the product without professional guidance.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Mometasone furoate nasal spray uses include seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children, and nasal polyps in adults. It may also help preventive control before a known allergy season. Those with recent nasal surgery, frequent nosebleeds, or chronic infections should discuss risks and timing with a clinician.

If allergies, asthma, or eczema coexist, a coordinated approach can help. You can explore condition pages like Allergic Rhinitis and Nasal Congestion for more background. For lifestyle support, read our article 10 Proven Ways To Beat Seasonal Allergies This Year. If asthma is part of your history, this overview may help: What Is Asthma And How To Avoid It.

Your mometasone nasal spray price depends on bottle size and quantity. Choosing generic over the mometasone nasal spray brand name can reduce costs. Ordering several months at once can lower the per-month price. Set a reorder reminder in your account to avoid lapses during peak allergy weeks.

Authoritative Sources

FDA Prescribing Information for Nasonex (mometasone furoate) Nasal Spray

Nasonex® consumer product information

Health Canada Drug Product Database

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This content is for general information. It does not replace advice from your healthcare professional. Always follow your prescriber’s directions and the patient leaflet that comes with your medicine.