MometaHEXAL hay fever spray, 10 g

What is MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray?

MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray is used in adults to treat hay fever symptoms (seasonal allergic rhinitis), provided the initial diagnosis of hay fever has been made by a doctor.Especially in spring and summer, pollen becomes a major burden for many affected people.The MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray helps you with acute and persistent symptoms.The nasal spray relieves allergy symptoms - such as a stuffy or runny nose - for up to 24 hours.It also counteracts itching and excessive sneezing.

No prescription is required for this product.

What advantages does MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray have?

MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray is particularly effective for hay fever and can be used throughout the entire allergy season.The nasal spray is suitable for long-term use and is impressive because it relieves the urge to sneeze and itch in the nose, clears the stuffy nose, is only used once a day, works for 24 hours and is not addictive.

How does MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray work?

When you have an allergy, allergens enter the body and trigger an overreaction in the immune system.These allergens are usually inhaled and enter the body through the nose, for example.The body releases inflammatory substances to counteract the perceived danger.The active ingredient mometasone contained in MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray helps against the following symptoms in two ways: It counteracts the classic symptoms of an allergy such as sneezing, itching or a runny nose.Mometasone also inhibits the formation and release of inflammatory substances that can intensify an allergic reaction.

When does MometaHEXAL® work?

The MometaHEXAL® nasal spray works within half a day and takes full effect within two to three days.This means that you should use the hay fever spray regularly and over a longer period of time to achieve long-term results.

Area of application

MometaHEXAL® The blue allergy spray against hay fever - only once a day.Clears the nose and soothes the eyes - strong and long-lasting.MometaHEXAL hay fever spray is the No. 1 allergy nasal spray.Due to its strong and comprehensive effect, it combats the typical symptoms of the nose (stuffy nose, runny nose, itching and sneezing) particularly effectively.At the same time, mometasone relieves eye symptoms such as tears, itching and redness.Sprayed into the nose just once a day, MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray works exactly where the symptoms arise for 24 hours.This makes it particularly effective, well tolerated and can be used continuously throughout the entire hay fever season.

In addition, MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray does not make you tired and there is no habituation effect.On the contrary: early and regular use a few days before the pollen count even ensures that the symptoms are better controlled from the start and are no longer as severe.

2-Phase effect: anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory.In people with pollen allergies, pollen triggers an overreaction of the immune system.The body first releases messenger substances such as histamine, which trigger an immediate allergic reaction.In the second phase, an inflammatory reaction follows.This releases various inflammatory messenger substances that make the symptoms worse or last longer.

MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray with the active ingredient mometasone not only has an anti-allergic effect, but also inhibits the release of many inflammatory messenger substances.Unlike purely anti-allergic nasal sprays, it inhibits inflammation and thus affects both phases of the allergic reaction.

Mode of action

MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray contains mometasone furoate, a substance from the group of so-called corticosteroids.When Mometa spray is sprayed into the nose, it can help relieve inflammation (swelling and irritation of the nose), sneezing, itching, and nasal congestion and runny nose.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

1 Spray contains: Active ingredient: Mometasone furoate-1-water 0.052mg (equivalent to Mometasone furoate 0.05mg).Other ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride 0.02mg;cellulose, microcrystalline;Carmellose sodium;glycerol;citric acid monohydrate;sodium citrate-2-water;polysorbate 80;Water for injections.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the above ingredients, this product should not be used.MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray must not be used if you have recently had surgery on your nose or if it is injured.

Dosage

MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray should be used regularly once a day during the pollen season.For the first few days, give two sprays into each nostril.Once symptoms such as sneezing, runny or stuffy nose are controlled, a lower dose of one spray per nostril may be sufficient.

Tip for severe hay fever: Spray the allergy spray into your nose at the first sign of hay fever symptoms or, even better, a few days before the pollen starts.In order for the active ingredient to have an optimal effect in the nose, the correct spraying technique is important.

Step 1: Shake bottle before use.Carefully clean your nose.Then pick up the bottle and remove the protective cap.

Step 2: Now close one nostril and insert the nose piece approx. 1 cm deep into the other nostril.It is best to spray while standing and looking at your feet.Hold the bottle upright and pointing slightly outwards, not towards the nasal septum.It is best to spray into the right nostril with your left hand and vice versa.

Step 3: Inhale gently through the nose and at the same time spray 1 spray into the nose by EINMALIGES triggering the pressure mechanism.Breathe out through your mouth and repeat this step if necessary.Then apply steps 2 and 3 to the other nostril.

Intake

Preparing your nasal spray for use.Your nasal spray has a protective cap that protects the nose piece and keeps it clean.Remember to take them off before using the spray and then put them back on again.Shake the bottle before each use.Do not pierce the exit opening of the nose piece with a needle or other sharp object.

If you are using the spray for the first time, you will need to prepare the bottle by activating the spray 10 times until a fine spray is created.Shake the bottle well.Remove the plastic cap.Place your index and middle fingers on either side of the nose piece and your thumb under the bottle.Do not pierce the exit opening of the nose piece.Hold the nosepiece away from you and press down with your fingers to press the spray 10 times until a fine mist is created.

If you have not used the nasal spray for 14 days or longer, you must prepare the nasal spray again by pressing the spray twice until a fine mist is created.

How to use the nasal spray.Shake the bottle well and remove the protective cap.Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.Close one nostril and insert the nose piece into the other nostril.Tilt your head slightly forward and hold the bottle upright.Begin to breathe in gently through your nose and as you breathe in, spray a spray of fine mist into your nose by pressing down once with your fingers.Breathe out through your mouth.If necessary, repeat step 4 to administer a 2nd spray into the same nostril.Take the nosepiece out of this nostril and breathe out through your mouth.Repeat steps 3-6 for the other nostril.

After use, clean the nose piece carefully with a clean tissue and put the protective cap back on.

Cleaning your nasal spray.It is important to clean the nasal spray regularly, otherwise it may not work properly.Do not try to expand the exit opening of the nosepiece with a needle or other sharp object, as this will damage the nosepiece and prevent you from receiving the correct dose of medicine.

Patient information

Warnings and precautions.Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have or have ever had tuberculosis, if you have any other infection, if you are taking other medicines containing corticosteroids, both oral and injection, if you have cystic fibrosis (cystic fibrosis).

Please talk to your doctor while using the medicine if your immune system is not working well (if you have difficulty fighting off infections) and you come into contact with people who have had measles or chickenpox.You should avoid contact with people who have these infections.If you have an infection of the nose or throat.If you use the medicine for several months or longer.If you have persistent irritation of your nose or throat.

If you experience blurred vision or other vision problems, contact your doctor.When corticosteroid nasal sprays are used in high doses for long periods of time, side effects may occur from the drug absorbed into the body.If your eyes are itchy or irritated, your doctor may recommend other treatments along with mometasone furoate.

Children.When used in high doses for long periods, corticosteroid nasal sprays can cause certain side effects such as slowed growth in children.It is recommended that the height of children receiving long-term treatment with nasal corticosteroids be monitored regularly and the doctor should be informed if the child is not growing adequately.

Ability to drive and use machines.There is no information known about the influence of the drug on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy.There is almost no information on the use of mometasone furoate in pregnant women.lactation.It is not known whether mometasone furoate passes into breast milk.If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Notes

Contains benzalkonium chloride.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

What does the MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray contain

The active ingredient in MometaHEXAL® hay fever spray is mometasone furoate, a drug from the group of glucocorticoids.Each time the pump is actuated, a spray of a measured dose of 50 micrograms of mometasone furoate (as mometasone-17-(2-furoate) 1 H2O) is delivered.Contains as a preservative: benzalkonium chloride.The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium (Ph.Eur.), glycerol, citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate (Ph.Eur.), polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride, water for injections.

Difference between hay fever and cold

Distinguishing hay fever from a cold doesn't seem so easy at first glance, but there are some typical differences between a pollen allergy and a flu-like infection.

Typical hay fever: occurs at the same time every year, itching in the nose, throat and eyes, sudden onset of a runny nose, symptoms worsen when pollen levels are high outdoors, symptoms subside when pollen levels are low indoors, clear nasal secretions.

Typical cold: occurs all year round, more frequently in winter, usually accompanied by a sore throat, tingling in the nose, the runny nose remains, even in closed rooms.

Address of the provider/manufacturer

Hexal AG, Industriestr.25, 83607 Holzkirchen.