Mometasone (Nasal Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
  • Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
  • Cold or flu-like symptoms
  • Increased abdominal pain and cramping during menstrual periods
  • Muscle or bone pain
  • Stuffy or runny nose or headache
  • Viral infections
Less common
  • Chest pain
  • Cough
  • Discharge or redness in the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
  • Earache
  • Shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
Rare
  • Sores inside nose
  • White patches inside nose or mouth
Incidence not known
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Dizziness
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Hives
  • Itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
  • Large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
  • Skin rash
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
Less common
  • Diarrhea
  • Joint or muscle ache or pain
  • Nausea
  • Nasal burning or irritation
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Sneezing
  • Stomach upset or discomfort following meals
Incidence not known
  • Bad, unusual or unpleasant (after)taste or smell
  • Change in taste or smell

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions

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Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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