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Mometasone (Nasal Route)
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Description
Mometasone nasal spray is used to treat and prevent the symptoms (e.g., stuffy or runny nose, itching sneezing) of seasonal (short-term) and perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis (hay fever). This medicine is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults.
Mometasone belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing certain cells from releasing substances that cause an allergic reaction.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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