Metaspray (Mometasone) Nasal Spray

Metaspray general information

What is Metaspray used for?

Metaspray 0.05% is a nasal spray used for the treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis caused by seasonal allergy to pollen, also known as hay fever, and perennial allergy to year-round allergens such as animal fur, mould and house dust mites.  Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% relieves nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis including nasal congestion, runny itchy nose and sneezing.  Metaspray 0.05% nasal spray is also used to treat nasal polyps, which are growths in the nose that often develop at the same time as allergic rhinitis and are thought to be caused by the allergy.

How does Metaspray work?

Metaspray 0.05% is a nasal spray that contains the mometasone, a potent topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties at doses that are not active systemically.  Mometasone in Metaspray 0.05% inhibits the release of inflammatory chemicals, like prostaglandins and leukotrienes from leucocytes, which are white blood cells recruited to sites of inflammation and allergy.  This action controls local inflammation in the nasal passages caused by an allergic reaction to allergens like pollen or house dust mite and reduces signs of inflammation, such as mucus production, swelling and irritation, which helps relieve symptoms including runny itchy nose, nasal congestion and sneezing.  Mometasone nasal spray also slows down the growth of nasal polyps and helps relieve nasal congestion caused by the polyps.

What does Metaspray contain?

Metaspray nasal spray contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate 0.05% (w/v), a potent corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory used to prevent and treat allergic rhinitis.  It also contains Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01% and Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol 0.25% as preservatives.  Metaspray nasal spray is supplied as a metered dose spray pump and each actuation (metered spray) delivers 50mcg mometasone furoate into the nasal passages; each bottle of Nasonex nasal spray contains 10 doses.

Treating allergy with Metaspray

Metaspray 0.05% nasal spray contains mometasone, a potent topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties that is used for short-term prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis caused by seasonal allergy to pollen, also known as hay fever and perennial allergy to year-round allergens such as animal fur, mould and house dust mites.  Mometasone in Metaspray 0.05% nasal spray blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals like prostaglandins and leukotrienes, and reduces signs of inflammation, such as mucus production, swelling and irritation, which helps relieve nasal symptoms including runny itchy nose, nasal congestion and sneezing.

Metaspray for nasal polyps

Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% contains mometasone, a potent topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties that is used to treat nasal polyps, which are growths in the nose that often develop at the same time as allergic rhinitis and are thought to be caused by the allergy.  Mometasone in Metaspray 0.05% nasal spray slows down the growth of nasal polyps and helps relieve nasal congestion caused by the polyps.

What are the side effects of Metaspray?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% include headache, upper respiratory tract infection, nasal burning and irritation, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing.

When should Metaspray not be used?

You should not use Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% if you:

• are allergic to mometasone or any ingredients in Metaspray
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor
• have an infectious disease in the nose as Metaspray nasal spray may lower resistance to infection
• have had a recent injury in the nose as Metaspray nasal spray may slow down wound healing
• are using other inhaled or oral corticosteroids

How should Metaspray be taken?

Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% is intended for nasal administration only for adults and children over 2 years of age.  Shake your Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% before use and apply 2 sprays into each nostril once a day, with a maximum of 4 sprays per nostril per day, if needed.  Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% is also used for prophylaxis in adults and adolescents over 12 years, of seasonal allergic rhinitis to prevent symptoms of hay fever from developing, and you can start to use your Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% 2 to 4 weeks before the anticipated start of the pollen season.  You should use your Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% regularly to achieve maximum relief from symptoms and continue for as long as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist, usually throughout the hay fever season but for no more than 3-6 months.  You should start to feel symptom relief within 12 hours but maximum benefit is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks after the first dose.  For treatment of nasal polyps you should continue to use your Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% for up to 5-6 weeks.

How long should you take Metaspray?

You should use your Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% regularly to achieve maximum relief from symptoms and continue for as long as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist, usually throughout the hay fever season but for no more than 3-6 months.  You should start to feel symptom relief within 12 hours but maximum benefit is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks after the first dose.  For treatment of nasal polyps you should continue to use your Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% for up to 5-6 weeks.

Missed dose of Metaspray

If you miss a dose of Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not take a double dose.

How should Metaspray be stored?

You should store your Metaspray nasal spray 0.05% below 25°C in a cool dry place.