How to Use NASONEX®

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NASONEX® provides powerful relief for nasal allergy symptoms—like congestion, sneezing, and an itchy or runny nose. It is most effective when used regularly, as your prescriber recommends. Here are some tips that can help make sure you're getting the most from your treatment.

• To be effective, NASONEX® must be used regularly. Use it around the same time each day (every 24 hours).
• Do not skip days, even if your nasal allergy symptoms are under control.
• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• Keep using NASONEX® even if you still have nasal allergy symptoms within the first 2 weeks. The maximum benefit is usually achieved in 1 to 2 weeks.
• If you are using NASONEX® to help prevent seasonal (outdoor pollen) nasal allergy symptoms, start treatment about 2 to 4 weeks before allergy season begins.
• If you are using another medication that is also given by nasal inhalation, ask your doctor which medication you should use first, and how long you should wait between the medications.
• Before you use NASONEX® for the first time, you need to prime the pump. Hold the bottle in the air, and squeeze the pump 10 times or until a fine mist appears. If you have not used the NASONEX® bottle for more than 1 week, reprime the pump by spraying it twice before using it.
• Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after you start using NASONEX®, or if you think you may be experiencing a side effect.

To help control your nasal allergy symptoms or to treat your nasal polyps, use NASONEX® exactly the way your doctor has instructed.

Be sure to follow the instructions on the correct way to spray NASONEX®. Step-by-step instructions can be found in the How to Use NASONEX® Video or The Right Way to Spray.