About NASONEX
Once-daily NASONEX is clinically proven to help treat nasal symptoms of both seasonal (outdoor) and year-round (indoor) allergic rhinitis in adults and children 2 years and older.
NASONEX helps treat nasal congestion that happens with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 2 years and older.
NASONEX helps prevent nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in people 12 years and older when started 2 to 4 weeks prior to allergy season.
It is important that you take NASONEX regularly as recommended by your doctor, since its effectiveness depends on regular use. Maximum treatment benefit is usually achieved in 1 to 2 weeks.
Important Safety Information about NASONEX
- NASONEX may cause immune system problems that can increase your risk of getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections like chickenpox or measles while using NASONEX. Tell your doctor about any signs of infection, such as fever, pain, aches, chills, feeling tired, nausea, and vomiting while using NASONEX.
- A condition in which the adrenal glands do not make enough steroid hormones may occur. Symptoms can include tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure.
Children's nasal allergies
If your child shows nasal allergy symptoms— congestion, sneezing, itchy nose or runny nose—pay attention. Parents play an important role in helping determine what allergens are triggering children's nasal allergies, working to limit children's exposure to them, and helping children find relief.
Learn more about types of allergens that can trigger nasal allergy symptoms for children (as well as adults). It is also helpful to understand the difference between outdoor vs. indoor nasal allergies.
Talk to your child's health care provider to better understand the potential causes and treatment options if your child does have nasal allergies. Here are some resources to help you:
Questions to ask your child's health care provider
This helpful list of questions can be used by adults or parents of children with nasal allergy symptoms.
Symptoms and treatment questionnaire
This is a checklist that can help you prepare to discuss your child's nasal allergies and treatment options with your child's health care provider.
Important Safety Information (continued)
- Nosebleeds and infections of the nose and throat may occur.
- NASONEX may cause slow wound healing. Do not use NASONEX until your nose is healed if you have a sore in your nose, if you have surgery on your nose or if your nose has been injured.
- Some people may have eye problems, including glaucoma and cataracts. You should have regular eye exams.
- NASONEX may cause immune system problems that can increase your risk of getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections like chickenpox or measles while using NASONEX. Tell your doctor about any signs of infection, such as fever, pain, aches, chills, feeling tired, nausea, and vomiting while using NASONEX.
- A condition in which the adrenal glands do not make enough steroid hormones may occur. Symptoms can include tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure.
- The most common side effects include headache, viral infection, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information and discuss it with your doctor. The physician Prescribing Information also is available.
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