Mometasone Sandoz Caution For Usage

Incompatibilities: Not applicable.
Special precautions for disposal and other handling: Shake well before use.
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Preparing the nasal spray for use: Mometasone Sandoz Nasal Spray has a dust cap which protects the nozzle and keeps it clean. Take this off before using the spray and replace it after use.
If using the spray for the first time the patient needs to 'prime' the bottle by pumping the spray 10 times until a fine mist is produced: 1. Shake the bottle well.
2. Put the forefinger and middle finger on either side of the nozzle and the thumb underneath the bottle.
3. Point the nozzle away and then press down with the fingers to pump the spray.
If the patient has not used the spray for 14 days or more, the patient needs to "re-prime" the bottle by pumping the spray twice until a fine mist is produced.
At the usual dose of 2 sprays into each nostril once daily, a bottle of Mometasone Sandoz containing 17 g nasal spray suspension should provide enough doses for 30 days (120 sprays) or a bottle containing 18 g provide enough doses for 35 days (140 sprays).
How to use the nasal spray: 1. Shake the bottle well and remove the dust cap.
2. Gently blow nose.
3. Close one nostril and put the nozzle into the other nostril.
4. Tilt the head forward slightly, keeping the bottle upright.
5. Start to breathe in gently or slowly through the nose and whilst breathing in squirt a spray of fine mist into the nose by pressing down ONCE with the fingers.
6. Breathe out through the mouth. Repeat step 5 to inhale a second spray in the same nostril.
7. Remove the nozzle from this nostril and breathe out through the mouth.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 for the other nostril.
After using the spray, wipe the nozzle carefully with a clean handkerchief or tissue and replace the dust cap.
Cleaning the nasal spray: It is important to clean the nasal spray regularly, otherwise it may not work properly. Remove the dust cap and gently pull off the nozzle. Wash the nozzle and dust cap in warm water and then rinse under a running tap. Allow to dry in a warm place. Push the nozzle back onto the bottle and replace the dust cap. The spray will need to be re-primed with 2 sprays when first used after cleaning.