Mometasone Nasal Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 50 mcg/inh; 370 mcg; 1350 mcg

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

2 sprays (50 mcg in each spray) in each nostril once a day (total daily dose of 200 mcg)

Comments:

In patients with a known seasonal allergen that precipitates nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, prophylaxis with this drug is recommended 2 to 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start of the pollen season.

Uses:

Treatment of nasal symptoms of allergic and perennial rhinitis
Treatment of nasal congestion associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Prophylaxis of seasonal allergic rhinitis

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Polyps

2 sprays (50 mcg in each spray) in each nostril twice a day (total daily dose of 400 mcg)

Comments:

A dose of 2 sprays (50 mcg in each spray) in each nostril once a day (total daily dose of 200 mcg) is also effective in some patients.

Use: Treatment of nasal polyps

Usual Adult Dose for Sinus Symptoms

Implant which is gradually released over time

Comments:

The implant separates mucosal tissues, provides stabilization of the middle turbinate, prevents obstruction by adhesions, and reduces edema.
The implant is designed for single patient use only. Do not reprocess or reuse.

Use: To maintain patency following ethmoid sinus surgery

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

2 to 11 years:
1 spray (50 mcg in each spray) in each nostril once a day (total daily dose of 100 mcg)

12 years or older:
2 sprays (50 mcg in each spray) in each nostril once a day (total daily dose of 200 mcg)

Comments:

In patients with a known seasonal allergen that precipitates nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, prophylaxis with this drug is recommended 2 to 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start of the pollen season.

Uses:

Treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
Treatment of nasal congestion associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Prophylaxis of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Safety and efficacy for allergic rhinitis have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Safety and efficacy for nasal polyps have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
Safety and efficacy of the implant have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

Administer the nasal spray by the intranasal route only. Shake well before each use.
Prior to initial use of nasal spray, the pump should be primed by actuating ten times or until a fine spray appears.
The pump may be stored unused for up to 1 week without repriming. If unused for more than 1 week, reprime by actuating two times, or until a fine spray appears.

Storage requirement:

US: Do not use the implant if the package is open or damaged.
Protect from light
Do not freeze
The bottle should be discarded after the labeled number of sprays or within 2 months of first use.