Mometason Furoate Nasal Spray, 50 mcg Drug Facts

Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
Effective date
2023-01-06
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:29:58

Label at a glance#

ProductMometasone Furoate
Active ingredientMOMETASONE FUROATE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion runny nose sneezing itchy nose

Dosage and administration

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 two 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 sho...

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Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each spray)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Mometasone furoate anhydrous (glucocorticoid) 50 mcg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Allergy symptom reliever

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • nasal congestion
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy nose

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Only for use in the nose. Do not spray into your eyes or mouth.

Do not use

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  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • have an eye infection
  • have or had glaucoma or cataracts

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • 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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • you have, or come in contact with someone who has chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis
  • your symptoms do not get better within 7 days of starting use or you get new symptoms such as severer 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 nose bleeds

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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

  • two 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
  • ·one spray in each nostril once daily while sniffing gently

    Children under 2 years of age

  • do not use

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • do not use if sealed package is torn or opened
  • keep package and insert. They contain important information.
  • store between 20˚ to 25˚C (68˚ to 77˚F)
  • discard 75 days after first use of the product

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

benzalkonium chloride, citric acid, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium citrate

Questions or Comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or Comments?

Call 1-877-835-5472 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST)

Distributed by:

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Rev. 01-2023-00

User Guide

SPL PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT SECTION

 MOMETASONE FUROATE NASAL SPRAY

 24-Hour Allergy Symptom Reliever

 A. GETTING STARTED

 Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray 24-Hour Allergy works best at relieving your allergy symptoms when you get a full dose. Here’s how to get started, in five easy steps.

 1. SHAKE

A1a
A1a

Shake spray bottle well.

A1b
A1b

Remove cap.

2. PRIME

 Do this when:

  •  Starting a new bottle
  • Bottle has not been used in one week
  • Just cleaned nozzle

Otherwise go to step 3

A2
A2

Aim away from face. Grasp spray bottle as shown. Pump until fine mist appears. Pumped ten times and still no mist? Spray nozzle may be clogged. See KEEP IT CLEAN, on the other side.

NOTE: There is enough medicine in the bottle to allow for priming sprays plus the number of sprays labeled on the bottle.

3. BLOW

A3
A3

Blow nose gently to clear nostrils.

4. AIM

A4a
A4a

Close one nostril and put tip of spray nozzle in other nostril.

A4bA4b

Put just the tip into your nose.

A4c
A4c

Aim slightly away from the center of nose.

5. BREATHE AND SPRAY

A5
A5

While sniffling gently, press down on spray nozzle once or twice (according to dosing instructions). You’ll feel a light mist in your nose. Breathe out through your mouth.

Repeat in other nostril.

Wipe spray nozzle with clean tissue and replace cap.

Dosing and Cleaning instructions

See other side►

B. DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray 24-Hour Allergy works best when you use it daily. Here’s how to get started.

Children age 2 to 11

B1B1

An adult should supervise use

Use one spray in each nostril once daily.

Check with your child’s doctor if child needs to use Mometasone Furoate Nasal Sprayfor longer than two months a year.

Users age 12 or older

B2B2

Use two sprays in each nostril every day.

B3B3

WARNING: Do not spray in your eyes. Only for use in your nose.

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Other important information for use

  • Do not use more than directed.
  • If you forget a dose, do not double the next dose.
  • Do not spray into eyes or mouth.
  • If you get the spray in your eyes, rinse well with water.
  • If allergy symptoms do not improve after one week, stop using and talk to a doctor.
  • Do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs. Discard 75 days after first use of the product.

C. KEEP IT CLEAN

A clean spray nozzle helps ensure a full dose. Clean it weekly, or if it’s clogged. Don’t try to unblock nozzle with pin or sharp object – that can damage it.

1.

C1C1

Remove spray nozzle by grasping at base and pulling up.

2.

C2C2

Rinse under running tap water, and dry at room temperature.

3.

C3aC3a

Aim away from your face and gently, but firmly, replace spray nozzle.

C3b
C3b

If spray nozzle is clogged, soak in warm water. Then repeat steps 2 and 3.

Questions or comments? Call toll-free 1-877-835-5472

 Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Distributed by:

 Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC

 Bridgewater, NJ  08807

 Rev. 01-2023-00

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120 spray carton
120 spray carton

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