What is generic Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate nasal spray?

Mometasone is the generic version of Nasonex, and it is a steroid nasal spray indicated for use in adults to treat the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis).

This generic nasal spray contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate monohydrate, a topical glucocorticosteroid with anti-allergic and local anti-inflammatory properties. It helps reduce irritation and swelling in the nasal passages caused by hay fever.

What is the difference between Nasonex and generic Mometasone?

Mometasone furoate is the active ingredient in both Nasonex and its generic version. They are medically equivalent, offering the same quality, strength, and effectiveness.

The main difference is cost — generic mometasone sprays are available at a lower price while providing the same clinical effect as the branded version.

Generic medicines contain the same active ingredient and must meet strict regulatory standards to demonstrate bioequivalence, meaning they perform in the same way as the branded product.

How to use

The usual recommended dose is two sprays (50 micrograms per spray) into each nostril once daily (total dose: 200 micrograms).

Once symptoms are controlled, reduce the dose to one spray in each nostril daily (total dose: 100 micrograms) for maintenance.
It’s important to use your spray regularly, even if you feel better — it only works when used consistently.

Because it can take a few days to a few weeks to experience full relief, it’s best to start using mometasone nasal spray 1–2 weeks before the hay fever season begins for maximum effectiveness.
Do not use it for more than 3 months each year without consulting your doctor.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember — unless it’s close to your next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and continue as normal.
Do not double the dose.

Before first use, you need to prime the bottle:

• Shake gently and pump the spray 10 times into the air until a fine mist appears.

• If unused for 14 days or more, re-prime with 2 sprays until a uniform mist is seen.

• Do not pierce the nasal applicator.