What is the dosage and how should it be used?
INHALED MOMETASONE:
The dose of mometasone inhalation powder will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of mometasone inhalation powder.
For asthma (treatment):
If you have had previous asthma therapy with bronchodilators alone:
Adults - 220 mcg once daily in the evening.
Children - use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
If you have had previous asthma therapy with inhaled corticosteroids alone:
Adults - 220 mcg once daily in the evening.
Children - use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
If you have had previous asthma therapy with oral corticosteroids:
Adults - 440 mcg twice daily.
Children - use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
NASAL MOMETASONE:
Before using this medicine, clear the nasal passages by blowing your nose. Then, with the nosepiece inserted into the nostril, aim the spray towards the inner corner of the eye.
The dose of nasal mometasone will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of nasal mometasone.
For allergies:
Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 2 sprays in each nostril once a day.
Children 3 and 11 years of age - 1 spray in each nostril once a day.
Children younger than 3 years of age - use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For nasal polyps:
Adults - 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day.
Children and teenagers - use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For sinusitis:
Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day.
Children younger than 12 years of age - use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
MOMETASONE CREAM:
A thin strip of mometasone cream or ointment or a few drops of the lotion are applied to the affected area two to four times daily. The lotion should be massaged gently into the skin until it disappears.
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