Metaspray Nasal Spray®
Mometasone Furoate
Nasal Corticosteroids (Topical Nasal Preparations)
Indication:
Metaspray® Nasal Spray is indicated for the treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. It is indicated for the prophylaxis of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult and adolescent patients 12 years and older. It is also indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps in patients 18 years and older.
Dosage & Administration:
Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older:
The recommended dose for prophylaxis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis is two sprays (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 100 mcg). In patients with a known seasonal allergen that precipitates nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, prophylaxis with Metaspray® Nasal Spray, 50 mcg (200 mcg/day) is recommended 2 to 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start of the pollen season.
Children 2 to 11 Years of Age: The recommended dose for treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis is one spray (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 100 mcg).
Nasal Polyps: Adults 18 years of Age and Older: The recommended dose for nasal polyps is two sprays (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril twice daily (total daily dose of 400 mcg). A dose of two sprays (50 mcg of mometasone furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 200 mcg) is also effective in some patients.
Preparation:
Metaspray® Nasal Spray: Each bottle contains Mometasone Furoate aqueous suspension adequate for 120 metered sprays.