Nasonex
Mometasone furoate · Spray, Metered · Nasal
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each spray) Mometasone furoate monohydrate (glucocorticoid) 50 mcg
Purpose
Purpose Allergy symptom reliever
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
• nasal congestion
• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy nose
Warnings
Warnings Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth. Do not use
• in children under 2 years of age
• to treat asthma
• if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you
• have an eye infection
• have or had glaucoma or cataracts Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
• medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)
• a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
• ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection) When using this product
• the growth rate of some children may be slower
• stinging may occur for a few seconds right after use
• you may start to feel relief within 12 hours and full effect after several days of regular, once-a-day use
• do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
• remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have, or come into contact with someone who has chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis
• your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection.
• you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose.
• you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away.
• you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product
• you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use
• in children under 2 years of age
• to treat asthma
• if you have an injury or surgery to your nose that is not fully healed
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you
• have an eye infection
• have or had glaucoma or cataracts
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
• medicine for HIV infection (such as ritonavir)
• a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash
• ketoconazole pills (medicine for fungal infection)
When using this product
When using this product
• the growth rate of some children may be slower
• stinging may occur for a few seconds right after use
• you may start to feel relief within 12 hours and full effect after several days of regular, once-a-day use
• do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs
• remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have, or come into contact with someone who has chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis
• your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severe facial pain or thick nasal discharge. You may have something more than allergies, such as an infection.
• you get a constant whistling sound from your nose. This may be a sign of damage inside your nose.
• you get an allergic reaction to this product. Seek medical help right away.
• you get new changes to your vision that develop after starting this product
• you have severe or frequent nosebleeds
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions Read insert (inside package) for how to:
• prime the bottle
• use the spray
• clean the nozzle
• shake well before each use
• use this product only once a day
• do not use more than directed Adults & children 12 years of age and older
• 2 sprays in each nostril once daily while sniffing gently Children 2 to 11 years of age
• the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Children should use for the shortest amount of time necessary to achieve symptom relief. Talk to your child’s doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year .
• an adult should supervise use
• 1 spray in each nostril once daily while sniffing gently Children under 2 years of age
• do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride, citric acid, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium citrate
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call toll-free 1-800-864-9649
Label text from the FDA structured product label by L. Perrigo Company (revised Aug 19, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate in 1 product
Nasonex NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0113-1720 | Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate 50 ug/1 Spray, Metered | L. Perrigo Company | NDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nasonex used for?
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose
Who makes Nasonex?
Nasonex is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including L. Perrigo Company.