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Mometasone Furoate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: ASMANEX

Strength: 200 mcg | Form: Dry Powder For Inhalation

Price in UAE: AED 213.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Mometasone Furoate

Class: | Corticosteroid (inhaled) Use: | Management of asthma in patients aged 12 years and older; maintenance treatment to control asthma symptoms Adult dose: | 200 mcg inhaled once daily Pediatric dose: | Not approved for use in children under 12 years; for children 12 years and older, the dose is typically 200 mcg once daily Side effects: | Headache, pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, oral thrush, and dysphonia Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to mometasone

Drug Class

Corticosteroid (inhaled)

Uses & Indications

Management of asthma in patients aged 12 years and older; maintenance treatment to control asthma symptoms

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from moisture and light; do not freeze

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Schering-Plough Ltd., SINGAPORE

Package Size

60 Metered Actuations Twisthaler

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 213.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

200 mcg inhaled once daily

Pediatric Dose

Not approved for use in children under 12 years; for children 12 years and older, the dose is typically 200 mcg once daily

Side Effects

Headache, pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, oral thrush, and dysphonia

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to mometasone furoate or any component of the formulation; primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of asthma

Important Warnings

May cause adrenal suppression; monitor for signs of infection; not for acute asthma attacks; use with caution in patients with a history of tuberculosis or other infections

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Mometasone Furoate available in UAE pharmacies:

API SINOCORT 0.5 mg/ml Solution For Nasal Spray ASMANEX 200 mcg Dry Powder For Inhalation ASMANEX 200 mcg Dry Powder For Inhalation ASMANEX 400 mcg Dry Powder For Inhalation ASMANEX 400 mcg Dry Powder For Inhalation AVOCOM 50 mcg Suspension For Nasal Spray ECZADERM 1 mg/g Cream ECZADERM OINTMENT 0.03 g/30g Ointment ELICA 1 mg/g Cream ELICA 1 mg/g Ointment

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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