Moritasone Nasal Spray (Momethasone Furoate)

Adult use

1. Allergic Rhinitis Adults (including the elderly) and adolescents aged 12 years and older: Generally, spray twice in each nostril once daily (total daily dose 0.2 mg). When symptoms improve, the maintenance dosage can be reduced to once per nostril (total daily dose 0.1 mg). If symptoms do not improve, the dose can be increased to a maximum of four times per nostril once daily (total daily dose 0.4 mg).

Child use

1. Allergic Rhinitis Children aged 2 to 11 years: Generally, spray once in each nostril once daily (total daily dose 0.1 mg).

This medication is used for direct nasal spraying to alleviate allergic rhinitis or inflammation in the nasal cavity. Precautions while using this medication include: First, do not use if there is an allergy to this drug or any of its ingredients, or if there is an untreated infection in the nasal mucosa. Also, if you have recently undergone nasal surgery or have a wound in the nose, it is advisable to refrain from using this medication until the wound is completely healed. This medication should not be administered to children under 2 years of age. Second, exercise caution if there is a history of tuberculosis, fungal, or viral infections, or if there is herpes simplex in the eyes. Those who frequently experience nosebleeds or are at risk of exposure to chickenpox or measles should also be cautious. Those who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should also exercise caution when using this medication. Third, side effects such as headaches, nosebleeds, cough, upper respiratory infections can occur; and rarely, severe allergic reactions such as skin rashes or difficulty breathing may occur. If any abnormal symptoms occur, immediately discontinue use and consult a physician. Fourth, prolonged high-dose use may lead to systemic side effects; therefore, it is important to undergo regular medical check-ups. Fifth, if you contract chickenpox or measles while using this medication, it may progress severely, so preventive measures against infection are essential. Sixth, when administering to children, the possibility of growth delays should be considered, and it should be used at the minimal effective dose with regular monitoring of growth. Seventh, this medication may interact with other drugs, so consult a physician, especially when used in combination with specific antifungals or antibiotics. Eighth, it is advisable to shake the container well before use and perform a spray test, avoiding direct spraying into the eyes or nasal septum. Finally, store out of reach of children, and discard after the specified period.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis.

Mild side effects

Headaches, viral infections, pharyngitis, nosebleeds/blood-colored mucus, cough, upper respiratory infections, menstrual discomfort, musculoskeletal pain, sinusitis, vomiting, joint pain, asthma, bronchitis, chest pain, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, dyspepsia, ear pain, cold symptoms, muscle pain, nausea, rhinitis, diarrhea, nasal inflammation, otitis media, wheezing, skin trauma, nasal symptoms (irritation, itching, dryness, pain, redness, discomfort, etc.), positive fungal test in the nose.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 2 degrees and 25 degrees Celsius. Storing this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Opaque suspension in a bottle that sprays a fixed amount, white or nearly white in color.

Package unit

18mL/bottle