Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml
About Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml
Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. Also, Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml is used to treat nasal polyps (painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses) in adults aged 18 years and above. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, mostly occurs in the summer, spring or early fall. Perennial allergic rhinitis affects you throughout the year and can be triggered by mould, cockroach or dust mite droppings, pet dander and saliva.
Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml contains Mometasone that gets absorbed into the cells of the nasal lining and works by inhibiting these cells from releasing chemicals that trigger inflammatory and allergic reactions. Thereby, it helps to relieve sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort.
Use Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml as prescribed. You are advised to use Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml for as long as your doctor has recommended it based on your medical condition. Sometimes Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml may cause common side effects such as headache, nose bleeds, sore throat or nose, sneezing, or ulcers in the nose. Most of these side effects of Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Mometasone or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml. Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml is recommended for children aged three years and above to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and is used to treat nasal polyps in children aged 18 years and above.
Uses of Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml
Medicinal Benefits
Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml contains Mometasone, a steroid used to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms. It gets absorbed into the cells of the nasal lining and works by inhibiting these cells from releasing chemicals that trigger inflammatory and allergic reactions. Thus, it helps to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. Also, it is used to prevent nasal polyps (painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses) in adults aged 18 years and above.
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Side Effects of Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml
Drug Warnings
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Mometasone or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml. Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml is recommended for children aged three years and above to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and is used to treat nasal polyps in children aged 18 years and above. Avoid using Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml if you have recently had surgery on the nose or have a nose injury.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-HIV drugs (cobicistat, ritonavir), or other corticosteroid medicines by mouth or injection.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid using Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml if you have an untreated infection in your nose. If you have or ever had tuberculosis (TB), cystic fibrosis, or any other type of infection, inform your doctor before using Aquamet 100 mcg Nasal Spray 12 ml.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Allergic rhinitis: It occurs when you breathe in an allergen which triggers an allergic reaction. It can be seasonal or perennial.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis: It is commonly called hay fever and mostly occurs in the summer, spring or early fall. It is usually triggered by fungus spores in the air or pollen from specific plants such as trees, flowers, weeds, or grasses.
Perennial allergic rhinitis: It affects you throughout the year and can be triggered by mould, cockroach or dust mite droppings, pet dander and saliva.