Mometasone furoate - Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd

Organon Pharma

Description

For prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 12–17 years: Initially 400 micrograms daily in 1–2 divided doses, single dose to be inhaled in the evening, reduced to 200 micrograms once daily, if control maintained.
• Adult: Initially 400 micrograms daily in 1–2 divided doses, single dose to be inhaled in the evening, reduced to 200 micrograms once daily, if control maintained.

For prophylaxis of severe asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 12–17 years: Increased if necessary up to 400 micrograms twice daily.
• Adult: Increased if necessary up to 400 micrograms twice daily.

Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis by intranasal administration
• Child 3–11 years: 50 mcg daily, dose into each nostril.
• Over 12 years: 100 mcg daily, increased if necessary up to 200 mcg daily, dose into each nostril. Reduce to 50 mcg daily when controlled.

Management of nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Adult: initially 100 mcg daily for five to six weeks, dose into each nostril, then increased if necessary to 100 mcg twice daily. Consider alternative if no improvement after five to six weeks. Reduce when controlled.