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Mometasone Furoate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: AVOCOM

Strength: 50 mcg | Form: Suspension For Nasal Spray

Price in UAE: AED 26.50

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Mometasone Furoate

Class: | Corticosteroid (Intranasal) Use: | Treatment of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial) and nasal polyps Adult dose: | 2 sprays (50 mcg each) in each nostril once daily (total 200 mcg/day) Pediatric dose: | For children aged 2-11 years, 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril once daily (total 100 mcg/day); for children 12 years and older, same as adult dose Side effects: | Nasal irritation, headache, epistaxis (nosebleeds), sore throat, cough, and potential systemic effects with pr

Drug Class

Corticosteroid (Intranasal)

Uses & Indications

Treatment of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial) and nasal polyps

Storage Requirements

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

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd., SAUDI ARABIA

Package Size

120 Metered Spray Bottle

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 26.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

2 sprays (50 mcg each) in each nostril once daily (total 200 mcg/day)

Pediatric Dose

For children aged 2-11 years, 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril once daily (total 100 mcg/day); for children 12 years and older, same as adult dose

Side Effects

Nasal irritation, headache, epistaxis (nosebleeds), sore throat, cough, and potential systemic effects with prolonged use

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to mometasone furoate or any of the components; untreated fungal, bacterial, or viral infections of the nasal mucosa

Important Warnings

Use with caution in patients with active or inactive tuberculosis, untreated infections, or those with a history of glaucoma or cataracts; may cause adrenal suppression with prolonged use; monitor for signs of systemic corticosteroid effects.

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

Related Medicines in Same Category

See also: Other Corticosteroid (Intranasal) medicines available in UAE pharmacies

Budesonide Budesonide Ciclesonide Fluticasone Furoate Fluticasone Propionate Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate

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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