Mometasone: Information, Dosage, Cost without Insurance

June 5, 2024

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Mometasone is a corticosteroid similar to cortisone, a hormone the adrenal glands produce. Cortisone reduces inflammation, and mometasone alleviates inflammation-related symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever), psoriasis, and eczema.

When used nasally (as Nasonex), it helps to relieve itchiness and nasal congestion. When applied topically, it helps to clear up red, itchy, scaly patches on the skin.

Dosage of Mometasone

  • Nasal Spray: Spray twice into each nostril once or twice a day.
  • Cream, Ointment, Lotion: Apply to affected skin areas twice a day.

Common Side Effects

Nasally (Nasal Spray):

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Nosebleeds
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Menstrual pain
  • Sinus pain
  • Weakness

Topically (Cream, Lotion, Ointment):

  • Burning, itching, irritation
  • Redness
  • Dryness
  • Skin lesions
  • Red bumps or rash near the mouth
  • White or red skin bumps
  • Changes in skin color

Cost of Mometasone

The price of Nasonex ranges from $45.00 to $73.00 for a 17-gram container, strength 50 mcg, with a coupon. To find the least expensive pharmacy that sells mometasone near you and to download a coupon, click here.

Where Can I Get a Prescription for Mometasone?

Mometasone is a prescription drug that requires a physician or other licensed prescriber. Did you know? QuickMD can remotely treat most urgent care conditions by telemedicine and prescribe mometasone online.

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