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Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm is used to treat Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. It contains mometasone furoate, which gets absorbed into the cells of the nasal lining and works by inhibiting these cells from releasing chemicals that trigger inflammatory and allergic reactions. Thus, it helps to relieve sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, and sinus discomfort. Common side effects of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm are headache, nose bleeds, sore throat or nose, sneezing, or ulcers in the nose.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

Nasal

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm

Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm is a nasal spray prescribed to treat symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies, such as congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. It is also commonly used to treat nasal polyps, which are small, non-cancerous growths inside the nasal passages that can make breathing difficult. By delivering targeted treatment directly to the nose, this medication helps clear blockages and reduce swelling.

For the best results, you should use it daily and consistently, even on days when your allergy symptoms do not feel as severe. Because this medication is used in the nose, it can be taken with or without food. Combining this treatment with daily saline nasal rinses and keeping your indoor air clean can significantly improve how well the medicine works.

While using it, you may experience mild, temporary side effects like a dry throat, mild nosebleeds, or a burning sensation in your nose. If you notice severe or ongoing nosebleeds, or if you experience changes in your vision, you should stop using the spray and consult your doctor immediately.

Do not take this if you have an active, untreated infection in your nose, or if you have recently had nasal surgery or an injury, as steroids can delay wound healing. Before starting this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis, cataracts, or glaucoma.

Certain medicines, particularly strong antiviral medications, can interact with this medicine by increasing the amount of steroid absorbed into your body. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are caring for an elderly patient, discuss the safety of this nasal spray with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Uses of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm

Your doctor may recommend this nasal spray to help manage the following conditions:

  • Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal and Year-Round): It helps reduce swelling, itching, and congestion in the nasal passages caused by allergens like pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mould.
  • Nasal Polyps: It helps shrink benign growths in the lining of the nose, which reduces the feeling of nasal blockage and helps restore normal nasal airflow.

Key Benefits

When taken consistently as directed, this nasal spray may provide the following physiological benefits:

  • Provides targeted relief: It provides targeted relief inside the nasal passages, helping you breathe more easily without causing drowsiness or making you feel tired during the day.
  • Helps prevent allergy symptoms: Using this spray regularly may help prevent severe allergy symptoms, allowing you to sleep better, focus on daily tasks, and enjoy outdoor activities more comfortably.
  • Supports nasal health: For people with nasal polyps, it helps reduce nasal blockage and may gradually improve a reduced sense of smell.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Insert the tip into a nostril while closing the other nostril and spray towards the sides of the nostril. Keep your head straight and breathe gently. Repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Wipe the nozzle with a clean tissue and replace the cap after each use.

How Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm Works

Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm acts as a corticosteroid nasal spray. It works by calming your body's immune response in the nasal lining. When you are exposed to allergy triggers, your body releases chemicals that cause inflammation, leading to swelling, mucus production, and itching. It acts directly on the cells inside your nose to block the release of these inflammatory chemicals. By reducing this local swelling and irritation, the spray clears your nasal passages, relieves congestion, and stops sneezing and runny nose symptoms.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm with alcohol is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before using Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm on breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before using Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

It may cause some side effects that affect your concentration; hence, avoid driving or operating machines until you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding using Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding using Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm is recommended for children aged three years and above to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and is used to treat nasal polyps in children aged 18 years and above.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm

If someone accidentally swallows this medicine, or if you suspect a severe overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use saline first: Use a gentle saline nasal spray or rinse 10 to 15 minutes before using it to clear away excess mucus and help the medicine absorb better.
  • Reduce pollen exposure: Keep your home windows closed during high-pollen seasons and use air conditioning to filter out airborne allergens.
  • Wash bedding regularly: Wash your bedsheets and pillowcases weekly in hot water to reduce your exposure to dust mites.
  • Stay hydrated: Stay well-hydrated throughout the day to keep your nasal passages moist, which helps prevent dry nasal passages and nosebleeds.
  • Avoid smoking: Avoid smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke, as tobacco smoke can severely irritate your nasal lining and worsen your allergy symptoms.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm to start to work: The exact onset time of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm has not been clinically established.
  • The time for which the effects of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm last: The duration of action for Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm is unknown.

What if you forget to take Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm

If you miss a dose, use the nasal spray as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your normal schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store it upright at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Direct the spray correctly: Always point the spray tip outward toward your ear rather than toward the middle wall of your nose to protect your nasal septum from damage.
  • Shake before use: Remember to shake the bottle gently before every single use to keep the medicine well-mixed.
  • Clean the nozzle: Clean the spray nozzle at least once a week by removing the cap and nozzle, washing them in warm running water, drying them completely, and putting them back on. Never use a pin to unclog the nozzle.
  • Avoid use during infection: Avoid using this spray if you have an active, untreated viral, bacterial, or fungal infection in your nose, as nasal steroids can weaken your body's local ability to fight infections.
  • Check your nose: Check the condition of your nose regularly; if you notice persistent crusting or soreness, stop using the spray and contact your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (such as ritonavir, cobicistat, ketoconazole, and itraconazole): These medicines can slow down how your body breaks down steroids. Taking them together may increase the level of the drug in your system, raising the risk of systemic steroid side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm:
Co-administration of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm with Mifepristone may make Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm with Mifepristone is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken only when a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm when used as directed.     
     
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[CORTICOSTEROIDS - NASAL]

FAQs

Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm is used to treat Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.
Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm contains Mometasone furoate, a steroid that gets absorbed into the cells of the nasal lining and works by inhibiting these cells from releasing chemicals that trigger inflammatory and allergic reactions. Thus, it helps to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort.
Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm may cause growth retardation in children if used in high doses or for a long time. Therefore, it is recommended to monitor the height of children receiving prolonged treatment with Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm. If you notice any changes in the growth, consult your doctor so that the dose may be lowered.
Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm should be used for as long as it is advised by the doctor. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen after using Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm for 5 to 6 weeks, please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Metatop Nasal Spary 12 gm belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, used to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms.
It is generally considered effective for treating Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.
No, it works best when used every day on a regular schedule. It is designed to prevent swelling and irritation from building up in your nose, so using it only on bad days will not provide the same relief. Talk to your doctor about how long you should use it.
No, this is a nasal spray that acts directly inside your nose, and very little of it enters the rest of your body. It does not cause the drowsiness that is common with many antihistamine pills. Talk to your doctor if you experience unusual fatigue.
Minor, occasional bloody spots or mucus can happen. Ensure you are directing the spray outward toward the side of your nose, away from the middle wall. If you experience heavy, frequent, or painful nosebleeds, stop using the spray and talk to your doctor.
You can generally continue using this if you develop a cold, but it is best to check with your healthcare provider first. If you have a severe nasal or sinus infection, your doctor might suggest stopping the spray temporarily. Talk to your doctor for guidance.
The amount of medicine absorbed into your blood is very low, but the risks and benefits must still be carefully evaluated. Do not start using this spray without discussing it with your healthcare provider first. Talk to your doctor to decide if it is safe for you.
Yes, certain strengths and brands of this nasal spray are approved for use in children. Because long-term use of nasal steroids can sometimes affect growth rates in children, their growth should be checked regularly by a doctor. Talk to your doctor to see if this is right for your child.
Take off the plastic cap and gently pull the spray nozzle upward to remove it. Rinse both the cap and nozzle under warm tap water, shake off the excess water, and let them air-dry completely before putting them back on. Never poke a pin or sharp object into the nozzle hole, as this can ruin the spray mechanism. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need help cleaning your device.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads, Ahmedabad – 380015, Gujarat, India.
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